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Music: In town

Crown Vic plays the Dockside in Colonial Beach Crown Vic plays the Dockside in Colonial Beach

Time: 8:30pm
Cost: $0
Location: Dockside Restaurant 1787 Castlewood Dr. Colonial Beach, VA. 22443
Contact Phone: (804) 224.8726
Info online: www.crownvicrocks.com

Crown Vic plays the Dockside in Colonial Beach Crown Vic plays the Dockside in Colonial Beach

Time: 8:30pm
Cost: $0
Location: Dockside Restaurant 1787 Castlewood Dr. Colonial Beach, VA. 22443
Contact Phone: (804) 224.8726
Info online: www.crownvicrocks.com

Faron Hamblin Country & Classic Rock. Enjoy Music & Dinner at Cafe' on Main Street located 20 mins south of F'burg on Rt. 2/ 301 Business South. Dinner & ABC Specials Reservations 804-633-7336

Time: 7-10pm
Cost: $0
Location: Cafe' on Main Street, 117 North Main Street, Bowling Green, Va. 22427,
Contact Phone: 804-633-7336
Sponsored by: Cafe' on Main Street

Spent Live Q Ball cafe Spent Live 18 an up with ID $5.00 cover

Time: 930
Cost: 5.00
Location: Q Balls cafe 960 Bragg Rd Fredericksburg,va.22407
Contact Phone: 5405482799
Info online: www.qballcafe.com
Sponsored by: Q Ball cafe

Saffire: The Uppity Blues Women Final Concert Saffire: The Uppity Blues Women, an internationally renowned women's blues trio, will be featured in their final concert after 25 years of performing to benefit The Partnership for Academic Excellence. Tickets at Picker's Supply and Visitors Center.

Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 & $35
Location: Dddd Auditorium at University of Mary Washington
Contact Phone: 540-760-6525
Info online: http//:uppityblueswomen.com
Sponsored by: Dodd Auditorium at The Partnership for Academic Excellence

Saffire- Uppity Blues Women's Final Concert Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women, Fredericksburg's original group is retiring after 25 years. This final concert will benefit the Partnership for Excellence. Tickets can be purchased at Fredericksburg Visitors Center, Picker’s Supply, Classic Hair Design.

Time: Saturday, November 7, 2009 7:00 pm
Cost: $25 regular seating; $35 supporter seating; $100 sponsor seating
Location: University of Mary Washington Dodd Auditorium
Contact Phone: 540-760-6525
Info online: www.uppityblueswomen.com
Sponsored by: Mary Washington University's Dodd Auditorium

Laurie Rose Griffith & Peter Mealy Fredericksburg's Wammy award winning acoustic act performing folk, bluegrass and americana! All ages.

Time: 10pm
Cost: Free
Location: Sammy T's
Contact Phone: 540-371-2008
Sponsored by: Sammy T's

The Glass Onion Trio Classic rock and roll band.

Time: 8pm
Cost: free
Location: 1101 Sophia Street
Contact Phone: 540-373-6500
Sponsored by: Tru Luv's

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Public Meetings

Genealogy Workshop 1-day Intro to Genealogy course. Sat, 7 Nov; 9am to 3pm at the CRHC in the old Maury School in Fredericksburg. Many topics to get you started in finding your ancestors. $20 cost includes workbook, tour of the Center, lunch. Contact Trip Wiggins/371-3906

Time: 1 day (6 hr)
Cost: $20
Location: CRHC, 900 Barton St. Fredericksburg
Contact Phone: 371-3906
Info online: fredericksburggenealogy.org
Sponsored by: Fredericksburg Regional Genealogical Society

(No events for this date in Seniors activities category.)

(No events for this date in Group Meetings category.)


Recreational sports

Free Texas Holdem Games Come enjoy free Texas Hold’em games, Keno & OTB, video games and watch sports on 20 TVs. Enjoy food and beverage specials before and during the games. Win free cash and other prizes. Call our 24 hour hotline for more info 540-318-5253. Its free to join.

Time: 4 & 7pm
Cost: $0
Location: RiverBoat Restaurant
Contact Phone: 804-224-7055
Info online: http://www.arplpoker.com
Sponsored by: American Restaurant Poker League, LLC

Free Texas Holdem Games Come enjoy free Texas Hold’em games, pool, video games and watch sports on 20 TVs. Enjoy food and beverage specials before and during the games. Win free cash and other prizes. Call our 24 hour hotline for more info 540-318-5253. Its free to join. Time: 4:00 & 7:00pm

Time: 9pm
Cost: $0
Location: JP'S Sports Bar
Contact Phone: 540-371-0300
Info online: http://www.arplpoker.com
Sponsored by: American Restaurant Poker League, LLC

Free Texas Holdem Games Come enjoy free Texas Holdem Games and win Free Cash and gift certificates. Enjoy food and beverage specials before and during the games. They have OTB, Keno, video games and 20 tv's and music.

Time: 4pm & 7pm
Cost: $0
Location: The Riverboat Restaurant
Contact Phone: 804-224-7055
Info online: http://www.arplpoker.com
Sponsored by: American Restaurant Poker League


Outdoors activities

Spotsylvania County Fall Festival Fun for all ages! Live music, crafts, food, hayrides, moon bounces, barrel train, kids arts and crafts, business vendors, other activities. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sponsored by Spotsy. Parks and Rec., call 507-7529.

Cost: Free
Location: The Marshall Center, 8800 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania
Contact Phone: 507-7529
Info online: www.spotsylvania.va.us
Sponsored by: Spotsylvania County Government

Fall Birding Hike UMW Biology Professor Dr. Joella Killian will lead this interpretive hike along the river and up the Rappahannock canal path. Bring binoculars for better viewing of numerous migratory birds along the way. Rain or shine. Please register in advance.

Time: 9am-12pm
Cost: non-members $5 individual/$15 family of four, Members recieve 20% off
Location: 3219 Fall Hill Ave. Fredericksburg
Contact Phone: 540-373-3448
Info online: www.riverfriends.org
Sponsored by: Friends of the Rappahannock

Sustainability Day and Plant Exchange Features talks about sustainable landscaping as well as a plant exchange, toner ccartridge collection and tie-dyeing with Habitat for Humanity; Ball Circle, parking in the Chandler Hall lot.

Time: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m
Cost: $0
Location: Ball Circle, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg
Contact Phone: (540) 654-2088
Info online: Email jwilson@umw.edu
Sponsored by: University of Mary Washington


For Kids and Family-Friendly

WARHAMMER 40K Are you ready for all-out war? Bring your army (don't forget your army list) and battle the best players in the area! The third Saturday of every month is an Apocalypse Battle Royale - bring a 1000, 2000, or 3000 point army to compete.

Time: 12:00 PM
Cost: $0
Location: Gamerz, 411 Chatham Heights Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Contact Phone: 540-479-6140
Info online: www.charactervaults.com
Sponsored by: Character Vaults

Art Classes Art Classes promote creative thinking, a sense of accomplishment, heightened self-esteem and are just plain FUN!! Classes for ages 5-18 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays at Marshall Center (near Spotsy Courthouse). Call Debby 540-846-8920

Time: varies by class
Cost: $12.00
Location: Marshall Center, 8800 Courthouse rd.
Contact Phone: 540-846-8920
Info online: www.thecreativesideinc.com
Sponsored by: The Creative Side, Inc.

Art Classes ART CLASSES for ages 5-18 at the Spotsy YMCA on Fridays and Saturday evenings. Thursday mornings we have homeschool Art. For more information contact Debby 540-846-8920

Time: varies by class
Cost: $12.00
Location: Spotsylvania YMCA
Contact Phone: 540-846-8920
Info online: www.thecreativesideinc.com
Sponsored by: The Creative Side, Inc.

FALL FESTIVAL FAMILY FUN! FIRE DEPT FALL FESTIVAL. HOMEMADE CHILI AND MORE AVAILABLE! MOONBOUNCE, GAMES AND CRAFTS FOR THE KIDS, GIVE AWAYS AND CRAFTERS / VENDORS FOR THE ADULTS. FIRE / SAFETY DEMONSTRATIONS. FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!!

Cost: 0
Location: 12581 STONEWALL JACKSON RD
Contact Phone: 804-633-5300
Sponsored by: UPPER CAROLINE VOL FIRE DEPT


Art exhibits

Art Museum Artists: Works by Museum Professionals Gallery opening: Thursday, October 22nd, 5-7pm Regular gallery hours MWF, 10am-4pm, Sat & Sun, 1-4pm admission is free and open to the public

Cost: Free
Location: Ridderhof Martin Gallery, College Ave at Seacobeck Street
Contact Phone: 540-654-1013
Info online: www.umw.edu/galleries
Sponsored by: UMW duPont Gallery

The Object: Found, Multiplied, Manipulated Gallery opening: Thursday, October 22nd, 5-7pm Regular gallery hours MWF, 10am-4pm, Sat & Sun, 1-4pm admission is free and open to the public

Cost: $0
Location: Ridderhof Martin Gallery, College Ave at Seacobeck St
Contact Phone: 540-654-1013
Info online: www.umw.edu/galleries
Sponsored by: UMW Ridderhof Martin Gallery

Art Exhibit Art Exhibit of local artists on disply at the University Cafe daily. 409 William Street Fredericksburg, VA

Time: daily
Cost: $0
Location: 409 William Street Fredericksburg, VA
Contact Phone: 540-656-2690
Sponsored by: University Cafe

Enamel: A Contemporary Perspective The Workhouse Arts Center proudly presents Enamel: A Contemporary Perspective. The exhibition starts on Wednesday, October 14 with an opening reception on Sunday, October 18 from 2:00-4:00pm.

Time: 11:00am-7:00pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Workhouse Arts Center
Contact Phone: 703-584-2900
Info online: www.workhousearts.org
Sponsored by: Workhouse Arts Center

The Object: Found, Multiplied, Manipulated Exhibition, The Object: Found, Multiplied, Manipulated; Ridderhof Martin Gallery, College Ave. at Seacobeck St.; Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1013.

Cost: $0
Location: 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg,
Contact Phone: (540) 654-1013
Sponsored by: Ridderhof Martin Gallery; University of Mary Washington

Art Museum Artists: Works by Museum Professionals Exhibition, Art Museum Artists: Works by Museum Professionals; duPont Gallery, College Ave. at Thornton St.; Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1013.

Cost: $0
Location: duPont Gallery, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg
Contact Phone: (540) 654-1013
Sponsored by: duPont Gallery, University of Mary Washington

Picturing Health: Norman Rockwell and the Art of Illustration Exhibition, Picturing Health: Norman Rockwell and the Art of Illustration, organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum; Gari Melchers Home and Studio Pavilion at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth; open daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., closed Wednesdays and Nov. 26

Cost: $10 adults, $5 children
Location: Gari Melchers Home and Studio Pavilion at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth
Contact Phone: (540) 654-1851
Info online: www.GariMelchers.org
Sponsored by: Gari Melchers Home and Studio Pavilion at Belmont

new art exhibit at studio A A new exhibit of paintings and art quilts by local artist Lorie McCown at Sara Irby's Studio A, opening reception on Nov.6th, 6-9pm

Cost: $0
Location: Studio A 1011A Princess Anne St., F'burg va
Contact Phone: 540 368 2120
Info online: http://artpluscraft.blogspot.com


Music: Dancing

"Its a Latin Thing" Latin Mix Night Las Palmas Cafe...Authentic Puerto Rican Restaurant "Its a Latin Thing" Night....our DJs will be playing the BEST Latin Hits EVER!!! Playing Salsa, Merengue, Bachata & Reggaeton. Dinner served til 9pm Appetizers served til 11pm Open Dance til 1:30

Time: 9pm
Cost: $5.00
Location: Las Palmas Cafe, 707 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Contact Phone: 540-372-7256
Info online: www.laspalmascafe1.com
Sponsored by: Latin Mix Night

Laziza Bellydance Show Enjoy our bellydance show while you dine at Laziza. Located in the Salem Church Crossing center, next to Ukrop's. Reservations recommended.

Time: 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $0
Location: Laziza Lebanese Restaurant, 4256 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg
Contact Phone: 540-548-4555
Info online: www.lazizaoffredericksburg.com
Sponsored by: Laziza Lebanese Restaurant

(No events for this date in High school sports category.)

(No events for this date in Church/Religious events category.)


Other types of events

Bully Paws -Pit Bull Patriots ADOPTION EVENT: Bully Paws Pit Bull Patriots, Bully Breed Dog Rescue, all Bully Paws Dogs are spayed/neutered, have their shots and are microchipped, come out and see our dogs for adoptions. we are in desperate need of Responsible foster homes.

Time: 10am-2pm
Cost: FREE
Location: PetSmart 9751 Jefferson Davis Hwy Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Contact Phone: 540-834-4336
Info online: www.bullypaws.org
Sponsored by: Adoption Event

Fall Bazaar at Lee's Parke Clubhouse Contact Karey Strenta Directions: From I-95 take exit 126 and head south on US-1. Go approximately 2 miles and turn right onto Spotsylvania County Pkwy. Go 1 1/2 miles and turn left onto Holley Oak Lane. Clubhouse will be on the left.

Time: 10:00-3:00
Cost: $0
Location: Community Clubhouse in Lee's Parke Subdivision, Holly Oak Lane
Contact Phone: 916-496-2376
Sponsored by: Fall Bazaar

The Useful and the Beautiful: Harper's Bazaar, 1867-2009 Highlights from Simpson Library’s collection of early editions of America’s first fashion magazine; Simpson Library, first floor; Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to midnight; Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday noon to midnight.

Cost: $0
Location: Simpson Library, 1801 College Avenue, Fredericksburg
Contact Phone: (540)654-1752
Sponsored by: University of Mary Washington

Workshop, Unique Tees: Silkscreen, by Fenella Belle, instructor of art for Piedmont Virginia Communi Workshop, Unique Tees: Silkscreen, by Fenella Belle, instructor of art for Piedmont Virginia Community College; Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; $25, 20 for members of the Friends of Belmont.

Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $25, 20 for members of the Friends of Belmont
Location: Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth
Contact Phone: (540) 654-1851
Info online: www.GariMelchers.org
Sponsored by: Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont

11th Annual Teach A Friend To Homebrew Day Fredericksburg Brewing Insiders (FBI) Homebrew Club, will hold a beer brewing demonstration just outside the doors of the Blue & Gray Brewery. We will take you through the process and answer any questions. Event will go rain or shine.

Time: 10 am - 1 pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Blue & Gray Brewing Company, 3321 Dill Smith Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Contact Phone: 540 899-0934
Info online: www.fredhomebrew.org
Sponsored by: Fredericksburg Brewing Insiders Homebrew Club


Fund-raiser / Charity events

Arts & Craft and Vendor Fair Photos with Santa, Entertainment, Music, FREE Give A Ways, Product Demonstrations, Raffles & Door Prizes. Shop All Your Holiday Gifts Under 1 Roof!!! Support Our PTA, Local Artisans & Businesses, Hand-Made Craft Makers & Take A Photo With Santa!!!

Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost: Can or box food item for food drive
Location: Freedom Middle School, 5713 Smith Station Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407 Directions: Rt. 3 West, L
Contact Phone: Laura, FMS PTA: 540 786-2499 or FMS at 548-1030 for more info
Info online: http://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/fms/index.htm
Sponsored by: Freedom Middle School PTA

Caledon Natural Area Art and Wine Festival Browse for that unique holiday gift from local wildlife and nature artisans. Sample wines from regional winereies and enjoy great food from local caterers. Haywagon rides and guided hikes will be offered throughout the day or just relax and enjoy the day.

Time: 10:00 am to 4:00pm
Cost: $7.00/person
Location: 11617 Caledon Rd King George, Va
Contact Phone: 540-663-3861
Info online: http://www.caledonnaturalareafriends.com
Sponsored by: Caledon Natural Area

Early Christmas Shopping Fundraiser Vendors: Cookie Lee jewelry Party Light Creative Memories Christmas decoration Spices Tupperware And Many more

Time: 10AM to 3PM
Cost: $0
Location: Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge 803 Princess Anne Street (side door)
Contact Phone: 540-295-1845
Sponsored by: Alexandria Court, Order of the Amaranth

(No events for this date in Sporting Events - out of town category.)


Music: DJs and Karaoke

Applebees - Stafford Join 2 Guys Productions at Applebees - Stafford every Saturday from 9:00pm till 12:00am for the BEST karaoke and dance music in town. Located in Stafford Market Place on Route 610.

Time: 9:00pm
Cost: $0
Location: Applebees - Stafford
Contact Phone: 540-287-3613
Info online: www.2guysproductions.net
Sponsored by: 2 Guys Productions

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