Community calendar
American Battlefield Trust Generations Revolutionary Event, Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway, today, 1-5 p.m.; program and activities 2-4 p.m. Free to all who come with someone of another generation. Registration required. Wear appropriate footwear and be prepared for inclement weather. kenmore.org/events.
First-time home buyer workshop, C & F Mortgage Central Park 1320 Central Park Blvd Suite 201, Monday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Presented by Faith Housing Coalition. Free. Register at virginiahousing.com; search for Sharon Glover.
Power of the Plants, Fredericksburg Food Co-op, 320 Emancipation Highway, Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. Kirsten and Duane Abrahamson discuss eating aplant-based diet and share simple, affordable meals that will transform your health. fxbgfood.coop.
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Healthcare career fair, Germanna Community College Locust Grove Campus, 2130 Germanna Highway, Locust Grove, Thursday, noon–1:30 p.m. Bring resume.
Scam prevention workshop, Rehoboth United Methodist Church, 1858 Old Partlow Road, Beaverdam, Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Register at 540/898-7519; ask for Sharon Glover.
Meet the Author: Tiffany Aliche, online, Thursday, 2 p.m. Author of “Get Good With Money.” Registration required. libraryc.org/crrl/33148/register.
James Farmer Multicultural Center’s Native American Cultural Celebration, Chandler Ballroom A&B, Cedric Rucker University Center, 1301 College Ave., Thursday, 7 p.m. Presentation on the history and culture of American Indian tribes in the area byVictoria Ferguson, member of the Monacan Indian Nation of Virginia. Free. 540/654-1044; students.umw.edu/multicultural/programs/native-american-cultural-celebration.
Native American Heritage Month Lecture: The Women’s Role within the Eastern Siouan Tribes of Virginia’s Interior, Germanna Visitor Center, 2062 Germanna Highway, Locust Grove, Friday, noon. Presented by Victoria Ferguson. Pay what you can. Also online. RSVP at germanna.org.
Veterans Day Illumination, Germanna Visitor Center, 2062 Germanna Highway, Locust Grove, Friday, 6-7 p.m. Program features Bill Shugarts. Free to attend; sponsor a luminaria for $20. germanna.org/event-calendar.
“Give Thanks: Sacred Music in a New Light,” James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Ave., Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Fredericksburg Concert Band. $10, students $5. fredericksburgconcertband.org.
Dueling Pianos fundraiser, Estate at White Hall Vineyard, 3668 White Hall Road, King George, Saturday, 7 p.m. Flying Ivories. Doors open 6 p.m. $30. Food trucks on-site. Benefits Dahlgren Heritage Museum history and education programs. dahlgrenmuseum.org/event-details/dueling-pianos; 540/846-3382.
Veterans Day open house, American Legion Post 55, 461 Woodford St., Saturday, 3–5 p.m. Displays, VA claims information, refreshments, National Education Week resource giveaways and more. Free.
UMW Fall Open House, UMW, Saturday. For future Eagles and their families. Register at umw.edu/admissions/open-houses.
Belmont Art and Craft Fair, Belmont Community Center, 7124 Belmont Road, Mineral, Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; wine tasting noon-3 p.m. Local artisans and crafters, scholarship raffle. Free admission. Food available to purchase for breakfast, lunch & grilled selections. Belmont Club of Women college scholarship fundraiser. bwc7124.org.
Fall vendor and craft fair, Fraternal Order of Police lodge, 3700 Fallwood Lane, Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Part of the proceeds donated to The Wounded Warrior Project. [email protected].
Fall bazaar, Salem Baptist Church, 24032 Sparta Road, Milford, Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Federal Tavern Night, Rising Sun Tavern, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Authentic drinks and treats, live period music by Colonial Faire. $35. washingtonheritagemuseums.networkforgood.com/events/61365-federal-tavern-night.
Books at Belmont: “A Dinosaur Made Me Sneeze,” 224 Washington St., Falmouth, Nov. 12, 3 p.m. Carla Mae Jansen shares her latest book; search of the garden paths for dino prints follows. Free. Purchase books in museum store or by advance registration. garimelchers.org.
Red Cross blood drive, Ferry Farm Baptist Church, 1 Westmoreland Drive, Nov. 14, 1-7 p.m. Reserve appointment at redcrossblood.org.
Meet the Author: Joy Harjo, online, Nov. 16, 4 p.m. Author of “Catching the Light.” Registration required. libraryc.org/crrl/33473/register.
Evening with an Expert lecture series: “Johnny P Johnson: The Color of Love,” Fredericksburg Area Museum, 907 Princess Anne St., Nov. 16, 7-8:30 p.m. With Ambassador Pamela E. Bridgewater. $20 non-members; $10 members. fameveningwithanexpert.eventbrite.com.
Rappahannock Regional Toastmasters, online and in person, first and third Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. rappahannock.toastmastersclubs.org.
Dixon Park public meeting, Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal St., Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Public forum to present future plans for adding lights on some athletic fields, paved pathways, and the hockey rink at Dixon Park. 540/372-1086; or [email protected].
Stafford County Toastmasters, Zoom, first and third Saturdays of each month. Visit staffordcounty.toastmastersclubs.org or [email protected] more information.
Civil War Round Table of Fredericksburg, Jepson Alumni Executive Center, 1119 Hanover St., Nov. 15. Kenneth R. Rutherford presents “America’s Buried History: Landmines in the Civil War.” Dinners are $35, check or cash at the door. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., dinner is at 6:30 p.m., and presentation is at 7:30 p.m. Make reservations by 1 p.m. on Nov. 13 at cwrtf.org; call 540/361-2105; email [email protected]; or contact Beth Daly, secretary, at 540/729-0260 or [email protected].
Al-Anon Family Group Meetings. Al Anon Alateen Fredericksburg is a mutual support self help program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. For local meeting schedule, visit alanonfredva.org/meeting-list.
Celebrate Recovery, Oak Grove Baptist Church, 8096 Leedstown Road, Colonial Beach, Fridays, 7 p.m. Contact Bill for information at 804/238-4228.
Nar-Anon, St. Mary Catholic Church, 1009 Stafford Ave., parish life center room 100, Thursday, 7 p.m. For anyone affected by a loved one’s addiction. 540/840-5230; 540/538-6978; [email protected];or [email protected].
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