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photographers, florists, caterers, DJs, bakeries, event sites, and more — all under one roof! Bring your to-do list and get everything checked off all in one place. Don’t get stressed about event planning…come to The Big Day - Special Event & Bridal Show! (540) 548-5555. 2371 Carl D Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. $12 at the door, $10 in advance. August 23 • FAMCC Women Adorned Workshop "Boogie Shoes" Hip hop fashion and style is derived from the hip hop music genre, urban culture & individual expression. By making personalized shoes, the student can express their own style using hip hop and urban influences. The workshop will allow students to develop their own design and apply it to their own pair of canvas shoes with fabric paint. Recommended Shoes: canvas, such as Vans. Registration: Minimum of 10, maximum of 15 students. Age Group: 8-12. 540-371-3037. 1001 Princess Anne Street. $40, excluding the price of shoes. August 30 • Neighborhood Tours Washington Avenue The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, along with Hallowed Ground Tours, presents a special walking tour. 540-371-3037. 1001 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401. $5/adult, $2/child and $2/student.
SEPTEMBER September 5 • History Trivia Night at the James Monroe Museum. Match wits with friends and family (or total strangers) in First Friday history trivia competitions featuring celebrity MCs. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and last place. Light refreshments, a cash bar, and a 50/50 raffle . 908 Charles St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. www.jamesmonroemuseum.org. 540-6541043. Free.
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September 6 • Lakes and Grapes Century Bike Ride. Choose courses that are between 18 and 100 miles long, visit historic sites and the Lake Anna area. Go at your own pace and see the beautiful countryside. 7:00am. 540-735-9622. 5700 Smith Station Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407. Registration fee. September 6 • Stonewall Jackson 20 Mile Ambulance Run. Why time your run when you can run through time? A challenging run through historic Spotsylvania County following part of the ambulance route taken by Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson after he was wounded at Chancellorsville. The run covers Brock Road and Jackson Trail East. Sponsored by Spotsylvania Parks and Recreation. 540507-7529. 8800 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553. Registration Fee. September 6 • Drool in the Pool There will be paddle races, doggie swimsuit styling, bobbing for tennis balls, and pet vendor displays. Dogs must have written proof of rabies vaccination. 540-658-5116 58 Jesse Curtis Lane Curtis Park Pool, Hartwood, VA 22406. $5 per dog plus 3.5# bag of dog food. September 6 • Music By Moonlight Concert. Free outdoor concert by the Fredericksburg Big Band. 703-994-8458. 500 William Street Hurkamp Park, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. FREE. (events continued on page 14) GUNSMITHING WITH HONORS Gunsmithing with Honors, established in April 2013, fills the need for Gunsmithing in the Fredericksburg area. There is a Gunsmith on call from Monday through Thursday 10-7, Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-5. Every firearm sold and repaired gets a special treatment from Mike at Gunsmithing with Honors. The Blunderbuss to the M4, Mike has worked on every type of fire arm you can imagine, parts, gun sales and accessories are also available. A full line of ammunition or pistols, rifles are always available. Come on in and say howdy. It’s as friendly as the Mayberry barber shop!