out & about
Fri 15
Get Your Green on for
St. Paddy���s Day. 10am. Celebrate
the Irish w/ games, activites,
and a leprechaun craft. For ages
2 - 4. Cost: $5.
Dorothy Hart
Community Ctr, 408 Canal St., F���burg.
www.fredericksburgva.gov
Sat 16
Leprechaun Leap 1-Mile Youth
Trail Run. 8am. Lads and lasses
ages 6-13 will have an opportunity to
test their luck in a 1-mile trail run
at St. Claire Brooks Memorial Park.
Refreshments will be provided at the
finish line. Registrations are limited
and will not be accepted on the day
of the event; all fees are non-refundable. Registration deadline is March
9th.
80 Butler Rd, F���burg, 22405.
Cost: $15/$20-non-res.
www.staffordparks.com
St. Patrick���s Day Parade.
10am - 4pm.
The 11th Annual St.
Patrick���s Day Parade steps off at 12
and includes fire trucks, classic cars,
high school marching band, community
organizations, Irish dancers, horses,
military equipment and local pageant winners. Parade ends at Blue &
Gray Brewing. At 10am, visit historic
railroad cars of the Rappahannock
Chapter; 11am: Irish songs and Irish
dancers. A magician with Christian
theme performs after the parade.
Shamrock face painter and craft table
(free). www.blueandgraybrewingco.com
Mon 18
Homeschool Nature Club.
1pm. Homeschoolers, 1st - 5th grade
to take a break from the books and
join a nature club. This month���s theme:
Art Meets Nature. Wear appropriate
clothing/shoes.
Motts Run Nature
Center, River Rd, 22401.
Cost: $30
www.fredericksburgva.gov
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Free health seminar
FOr Children and Parents
Childhood Obesity: Where Do We Currently Stand?
March 28, 2013 | 6 to 7 p.m.
Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington Street
Children who are overweight have an increased risk of diet-related diseases such as
diabetes, cancer, heart disease and osteoporosis.
Join Dr. Edmond ���Trey��� Wickham III as he highlights
the many causes, health impact, treatment options for
pediatric and adolescent obesity. Free and open to the
public, however registration is recommended.
Email seminars@mcvh-vcu.edu
or call (804) 828-0123 to register.
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