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16 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • March 2017 out & about Family Day at USMC Museum Join our visiting 18th century scientist on an exploration of ancient navigational techniques. When: 5 - 8 pm Where: National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Jeff Davis Hwy, Triangle Cost: Free! www.usmcmuseum. Mon 13 Children's Art Show and Expo For kids 4 years old through 12th grade. We want to see your masterpiece! Deadline March 17. Where: Dorothy Hart Community Center, F'burg Cost: $5; www.fredparsrec.om/exhibition Wed 15 Paragon's Special Needs Night at KD'z Kidz World Join us for a free night of fun and socializa- tion! Closed to the public. When: 5 - 7 pm Where: KD'z Kidz World, 220 Tyler Von Way, F'burgCost: Free! Register: http:// paragonkdzkidznight.eventbrite.com Thu 16 St. Patty's Ice Cream Party Gymnastics, crafts and ice cream sundaes. When: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Where: Stafford Gymnastics and Rec Center Cost: $15; Preregistration required: www. staffordparks.com James Madison's Birthday Celebration Annual wreath laying ceremony. Signature tours all day. When: 1:30 pm Where: James Madison's Montpelier, 11350 Constitution Highway, Montpelier Station Cost: Regular admission applies. Fri 17 F'burg Spring Home Show The latest trends in home and garden design and advice from the area's top home related professionals. When: March 17 - 19 Where: F'burg Expo Center Cost: $10 adult and free for kids 12 and under; www.fredericksburgspringhome- show.com St. Patty's Day Party Put on your green and join us for crafts, songs, games and a special treat! When: 10 am Where: Rowser Building,1739 Jeff Davis Hwy, Stafford Cost: $10; www.staffordparks.com Shamrockin' Day Cheese pizza, green juice, shamrock crafts and a movie! When: 11 am - 9:30 pm Where: Wiggle Worms Hourly Childcare, Spotsy Towne Centre Cost: Regular rate. Reservations sug- gested: www.wiggleworms.net SaT 18 Leprechaun Leap One-Mile Trail Run Lads and lasses! Come kick up your heels and test your luck in a one-mile trail run! When: 9 am Where: St. Clair Brooks Memorial Park, 60 Butler Rd, F'burg Cost: $15; www.staffordparks.com National Capital Trackers Model Train Display Model trains on display When: March 18, 19; 9 am - 5 pm Where: National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Jeff Davis Hwy, Triangle Cost: Free! www.usmcmuseum.com Women in Aviation and Space Learn about the significant contributions women have made despite the challenges they've faced. When: 10 am - 3 pm Where: National Air and Space Museum, Steven Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly Cost: Free! Parking is $15; www.airandspace.si.edu/events/women- aviation-and-space-9 Mon 20 Weird Science Ages 5-11: Weird and unusual science projects and fun experiments! When: 5 pm Where: Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal St, F'burg Cost: $8; Preregistration recommended: www.fredericksburgva.gov/parksandrec Tue 21 KidsChoice Pediatrics Breastfeeding Clinic For breastfeeding and pregnant mothers to learn, ask questions and make friends. When: 12:30 - 1:30 pm Where: 10411 Courthouse Rd. Suite A, Spotsy Cost: Free! RSVP: 540-710-6006 continued from pg 15 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)