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24 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • April 2016 out & about continued from pg 23 Sun 10 Spring Open House at Gari Melcher's Belmont Enjoy the restored gardens in bloom. When: 10 am - 5 pm Where: 224 Washington St, Falmouth, 22405. Cost: Free! Walk N Roll! Family/dog friendly fundraiser for the dis- Ability Resource Center! When: 12 - 4 pm Where: 1701 Fall Hill Ave, F'burg, 22401 Cost: $10. Register at: www.walkandrollfred@myevent.com TueS 12 Jr. Naturalist: Birds Peek into nest boxes, learn backyard bird identification, hike and much more! When: Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6 pm Where: Motts Run Nature Center Cost: $55/$65 (residents/non-residents). www.fredericksburgva.gov/parksandrec Passport to the World: Trip I for Ages 5 - 8 Bring alive the cultures of Italy, Madagascar & Japan through customs, games and food. When: Tuesdays in April, 5 - 6 pm Where: Lafayette Elementary Cost: $35/$40. Preregistration required. www.fredericksburva.gov/parksandrec ThurS 14 Passport to the World: Trip I for Ages 9 - 12 Bring alive the cultures of Italy, Madagascar & Japan through customs, games and food. When: Thursdays in April, 6 - 7:30 pm Where: Lafayette Elementary Cost: $35/$40. Preregistration required. www.fredericksburva.gov/parksandrec Fri 15 15 Cent Kids' Day 2016 Every 15th day of every month in 2016, all loca- tions of the Children's Museum of Richmond will admit every child for only 15 cents! SaT 16 Babypalooza! When: 9 am Where: Spotsy Regional Medical Center Cost: Free! www.spotsrmc.com Kids Trout Fishing Day Kids 12 & under: hot dog lunch and door prizes every hour! Rods/reels available. When: 9 am - 1 pm Where: Old Cossey Pond, Kenmore Ave, near Mary Ball St., F'burg Cost: Free! The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade Vibrant costumes and blossom-inspired décor, performers, celebrity entertainers and bands. When: 10 am - 12 pm Where: Constitution Ave between 97th and 17th streets, NW, D.C. Cost: Free! www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org Courthouse Village Food Truck Rodeo Visit and vote on 20 food vendors, browse local shops and relax to live music. When: 11 am - 3 pm Where: 9019 Old Battlefield Blvd, Spotsy Cost: Free admission. Sun 17 UMW Jazz Festival When: 4 - 6 pm Where: UMW, F'burg Campus, Dodd Auditorium, 1301 College Ave, F'burg, 22401 Cost: Free Wed 20 Paragon Autism Services Fun Night at KD'z Kidz World For children with disabilities and their siblings. When: 5 - 7 pm Where: 220 Tyler Von Way, F'burg, 22405 Cost: Free! Registration required: www.ParagonKdzKidzNight.eventbrite.com ThurS 21 Nature Play for Preschoolers Learn about birds, frogs, toads and more! Snack, story and nature craft. When: April 21, 28. 10 - 11:15 am Where: Motts Run Nature Center Cost: $30/$40. Preregistration required: www.fredericksburgva.gov/parksandrec Chick-fil-A Family Game Night Join us for a fun night of games and crafts with your family! When: 5 - 7 pm Where: CFA, Spotsy Towne Centre Food Ct SaT 23 Earth Day Festival at Caledon State Park Help us clean up the beach and then use that trash to build a unique piece of art. When: 9:30 am - 3 pm Where: 11617 Caledon Rd, King George Cost: Free! 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)