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26 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • February 2020 SAT 22 George Washington's 288th Birthday Celebrate with General Washington in honor of his 288th birthday with cake, crafts and more! When: 9 am – 4 pm Where: George Washington's Mount Vernon Cost: Free! www.mountvernon.org Culpeper Downtown Carnival Join the excitement of Mardi Gras with live music, performing artists, New Orleans inspired food, crafts for children, strolling costumed per- formers, and face painting. When: 10 am – 8 pm Where: Downtown Culpeper Cost: Free! www.culpeperdowntown.com Happy Birthday George Cake, punch and children's activities while honoring George Washington. When: 11 am – 4 pm Where: Mary Washington House, F'burg Cost: Regular admission applies. A Night on Broadway Smart Beginning's Rappahannock Area's signature event! Hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, silent auction, and dancing. When: 7 – 10 pm Where: Stevenson Ridge, Spotsy Cost: $60/each or $50/two or more: www.smartbeginningsra.org/a-night-on-broadway SUN 23 Family Day: 75th Anniversary of Iwo Jima Join us at the Museum as we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima! When: 10 am – 1 pm Where: National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle Cost: Free! www.usmcmuseum.com FRI 28 Nerf Mania Join us for a night of action-packed fun as we transform the auditorium into a Nerf battlefield. When: 6:30 pm Where: Dorothy Hart Community Center, F'burg Cost: $10/person. Pre-registration required: www.FredParksRec.com MAKE THE MOST OF PLAYTIME LAUNCH RIGHT IN WITH . . . a SUPER SPACECRAFT! TinkerActive Workbooks cover essential skills using curriculum-based exercises and interactive tinkering, making, and engineering activities using common household materials! The Active Way to learn through play AVAILABLE WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD Odd Dot An imprint of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group GATHER THESE MATERIALS: The Active Way to learn through play 2 toilet paper tubes Paper towel tube Small piece of cardboard Markers or paint Scissors (with an adult�s help) Pencil Scissors (with an adult�s help) Pencil Small piece of cardboard Paper Glue 1. Lay a toilet paper tube on top of a piece of cardboard. Trace it. 2. Draw a rounded nose to the traced shape. Then draw two rounded triangles for wings. 3. Cut out the shape. 4. Trace the bottom of a toilet paper tube on top of another. Then cut out the round shape. 6. Color or paint your spacecraft. You can also decorate it with stickers. Place a small toy inside and go for a ride. Tell a story about where you're going! 5. Glue your cut tube on top of the cardboard in the shape of a spacecraft, and let it dry. continued from pg 25 out & about Happy Birthday George Cake, punch and children's activities while honoring George Washington. When: 11 am – 4 pm Where: Mary Washington Cost: Regular admission applies.