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24 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • February 2019 continued from pg 23 out & about SAT 9 Kids Expo A great place for families to learn, explore and play together! Tons of activities! When: Feb 9 (10 am – 5 pm) and Feb 10 (11 am – 4 pm) Where: The Fredericksburg Expo Center Cost: $8 (Adults); $3 (ages 4 – 12); Free (ages 3 and under) www.FredericksburgKidExpo.com Polar Bear Plunge The thrill of a chill! We're freezing for a reason- the 2019 EOD Warrior Foundation! When: 7:30 am Where: City Dock, F'burg Cost: $30. Register: https://give.classy.org/2019PBP Family Day: I Heart Art Tour the Museum's Combat Art gallery and talk to the Artist in Residence. Create a special val- entine too! When: 12 – 3 pm Where: National Museum of the Marine Corps Cost: Free! www.usmcmuseum.com SUN 10 Sweet History Connect your favorite Valentine's treats with their remarkable histories. When: 3 pm or 4:30 pm Where: Rising Sun Tavern, F'burg Cost: $20. Tickets: www.WashingtonHeritageMuseums.org MON 11 Preschool Nature Program of the Month Learn about nocturnal animals and how they use their senses to navigate the night! When: 10 am Where: Motts Run Nature Center, F'burg Cost: $8. Pre-registration required: www.fredparksrec.com TUES 12 Preschool Playdate Hear about how different cultures celebrate Valentine's Day and make valentine inspired crafts! When: 10 am Where: National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle Cost: Free! www.usmcmuseum.com Black History Celebration Learn about the significant contributions that African Americans have made to Stafford's history. When: 5 – 7 pm Where: Rowser Building, Stafford Cost: Free! www.staffordparks.com THURS 14 Canstruction Check out the creativity of local groups who are constructing can creations. Vote for your favor- ites and enter to win a special raffle! When: Daily through Feb 18 Where: The Spotsy Towne Centre Cost: Free! Benefits the F'burg Regional Food Bank. www.fredfood.org FRI 15 Family Dance Party Get dressed up and dance! We'll play your favor- ite tunes, make crafts and eat snacks! When: 6:30 – 8:30 pm Where: Dorothy Hart Community Center Cost: $6/couple or $12/family. www.fredparksrec.com SAT 16 Youth STEM Academy Choose from a variety of classes including Victorian High Tech, Wetlands and Watersheds, Awesome Animals, and the Wildly Inspired Innovation and Makers Challenge. When: 9:15 am – 2 pm Where: Maymont , Richmond Cost: $40/person. Register online at maymont. org by February 15. President's Day Weekend at Montpelier Special tours offered this weekend. Also hiking trails, galleries and enjoy barbecue! When: Feb 16 – 18; 10 am – 4 pm Where: James Madison's Montpelier, Orange Cost: Varies. www.montpelier.org/events/presi- dents-day-weekend Sinfully Sweet: Dessert and Wine Pairing Enjoy our Wine Cellar, four selections of deca- dent desserts paired perfectly with Potomac Point wines. When: 1 – 9 pm Where: Potomac Point Winery, Stafford Cost: Prices TBA. www.potomacpointwinery.com SUN 17 Brock's Bartender's Ball 2019 Charity event where local restaurants compete head-to-head to win the title of 'Best Bar'. When: 7 pm – 1:30 am Where: Brock's Riverside Grill, F'burg Cost: $50/person. Benefits The Owen Lea Foundation. MON 18 Washington's Birthday Celebration Celebrate the first president of the United States on the most exciting day of the year! When: 9 am – 5 pm Where: George Washington's Mount Vernon Cost: Free! www.mountvernon.org Concerned about your child's development? The Parent Education– Infant Development Program and Child Find can help! Crawling Walking Talking Feeding Birth to 2 Years Development Areas: Speaking so others can understand Running, jumping or climbing Coloring with crayons Listening to stories Contact the Parent Education–Infant Development Program of the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board at 540-372-3561 (toll-free 877-268-4169) Ages 3-5 Years Development Areas: Contact your local Child Find special education program: Caroline (804-633-5088) Fredericksburg (540-372- 1127) King George (540- 775-8638) Spotsylvania (582-7020) Stafford (540- 658-6517)