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22 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • December 2015 out & about SAT 5 Deck the Halls 2015 Join us for our annual holiday decorating presentation by Jan Williams. When: 9:30 am - 12 pm Where: UMW, 116 Monroe Hall, F'burg, 22401 Cost: $30/$25. www.jamesmonroemuseum.umw.edu Nature Crafts for Christmas Enjoy this annual tradition in our cozy log cabin. Everyone leaves with a handful of gifts! When: 10 am - 12 pm Where: Motts Run Nature Center, River Rd, F'burg, 22401 Cost: $12. Pre-registration required. www.fredericksburgva.gov/parksandrec Sensory Friendly Movies Enjoy your favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. This month: The Good Dinosaur When: 10 am Where: Potomac Mills 18, Woodbridge www.amctheatres.com/programs/ sensory-friendly-films Spotsy's Annual Christmas Parade This year's theme: Gingerbread Jamboree! When: 1 pm Where: Spotsylvania Courthouse Area www.spotsylvania.va.us/Christmas-Parade F'burg Christmas Parade Join us for this annual tradition to spread the holiday cheer! When: 5:30 pm Where: Downtown F'burg, along Caroline St. www.fredericksburgchristmasparade.com SUN 6 29th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit This year's theme: "George Washington Slept Here" When: Dec 6-30 Where: Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Hwy, F'burg, 22405 www.kenmore.org Mr. Grinch Holiday Carriage Rides Mr. Grinch will take you on a 15 min- ute ride down Caroline St! When: Days/Times vary. Where: Fredericksburg Visitor Center, 706 Caroline St, 22401 Cost: $5/Person Holiday Open House at Potomac Point Winery Santa, shopping and more! When: 1 - 4 pm Where: Potomac Point Winery, 275 Decatur Rd, Stafford, 22554 Cost: Free, but must reserve tickets: www.potomacpointwinery.com Concert, Music for Mr. Monroe Music from Monroe's era. Learn about the instruments/music. Reception to follow. When: 2 pm Where: UMW, 116 Monroe Hall, Cost: Free but adv tickets required: 540-654-1123 or auphaus@umw.edu. Spotsy Courthouse Luminary Enjoy this outdoor celebration as the candles are lit at dusk and the area choirs begin to sing. When: 4:45 - 5:45 pm Where: Lawn of the Old Courthouse Cost: Free! www.spotsylvania.va.us/ Courthouse-Christmas-Luminary MON 7 Fredericksburg Area Service League (FASL) Read Aloud Program Story, sing songs and make a craft centered around a monthly theme. When: 10:30 - 11 am Where: Children's Museum of Richmond- F'burg location. Cost: Included in museum admission; The first 25 families will also receive a copy of the book! WED 9 Holiday Family Day at National Museum of the Marine Corps Santa and Mrs. Claus visit with the children. Additional children's holiday activities as well. When: 2 - 5 pm Where: 18900 Jeff Davis Hwy, Triangle Cost: Free! www.usmcmuseum.com Colonial Christmas Open House Celebrate Christmas as they did in Colonial America with crafts, games, and refreshments. Special guests: Washington Heritage Museums, The George Washington Foundation, James Monroe Museum, Patawomeck Indian Tribe, and F'burg and Spotsy National Military Park. When: 6 - 7:30 pm Where: HQ Library Cost: Free! continued from pg 21 Concerned about your child's development? The Parent Education - Infant Development Program and Child Find can help! Early Intervention Works! You know your child better than anyone. Don't wait to see if your child outgrows a delay. Free developmental screenings are available. Birth - 2 Years Development Areas: Crawling Walking Talking Feeding Contact the Parent Educa- tion - Infant Development Program (PE-ID) of the Rappahannock Area Com- munity Services Board at 540-372-3561(toll-free 877- 268-4169). Ages 3 - 5 Development Areas: Speaking so others under- stand ● Run- ning, jumping, or climbing ● Coloring with crayons ● Lis- tening to stories Contact your local Child Find special education program: Caroline County (804-633-5088) Fredericks- burg City (540-372-1127) King George County (540- 775-8638) Spotsylvania County (540-582-8816, opt. 4) Stafford County (540-658- 6517) sponsored by WOMEN'S HEALTH AND SURGERY CENTER