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Now that the weather is starting to turn winter indoor activities with the kids is a must.  Check out Porter Library, in Stafford, for Toddler Time, Preschool Story-time, and Barnstormers.   Toddler Time is for children 2-3 years old from 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM. Kids will sing songs, tell stories and have playtime.  Preschool Story-time is for children 2-5 years old from 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM.  The children will also sing, tells stories and enjoy playing with kids their age.  Brainstormers are for 5th and 6th graders from 4:15- 5:15 PM.  They will enjoy projects and only meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month. 

Come on out to Porter Library and enjoy song and stories with your little ones.  The library is located  on 2001 Parkway Boulevard (Park Ridge subdivision).

     Come on out to Mainstreet Grill and Bar tonight to enjoy the band WHOPFRAIZER.  Whop Frazier is a native of Washington DC.  Whop Frazier is a singer and a bass guitarist who has a new CD released by Tower Records called Here I Go Again.  Whop is a respected blues musician.  Come on out tonight to hear from DC’s own Whop Frazier.

On Saturday night come out to hear the band Bloody Meri.  Bloody Meri is a classic rock band mixed with a little bit of country.   Meri is the led singer and her birthday is being celebrated at the Grill so come out with your Toga and help the band celebrate.

Mainstreet is located at 315 Garrisonville Road in Stafford.  Come out for the music and the famous Crab Dip. Contact the Grill at 540-288-9277 for more information.

The NBC 4 Health and Fitness Expo is this weekend, January 12-13, 2008 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.  The expo is full of demonstrations and exhibitors.  The demonstrations are from healthy cooking to Belly-dancing.  A few of the exhibitors are the American Heart Association,  Care-First Blue-Cross Blue-Shield, and more than 100 more exhibitors.  Free screenings will be available for blood pressure, cholesterol, depression, diabetes, and nutritionists.  Many mores screening services are available as well.  Some of the demonstrations include line dancing, cooking, Olympics demo and many more.  You can check out the website to find schedules of these events.  Not only will they have plenty to look at and do at the expo but there will also be plenty of giveaways as well.  Some of these giveaways include free memberships to gyms, gift cards, and a Universal Orlando Resort Vacation.  The 2008 Health and Fitness Expo is a must see. Not to mention the expo entry is FREE.  The expo is will be held at the Washington Convention Center in Washington DC.  For more information on exhibitors, schedules, screenings, giveaways and even directions go to www.nbc4.com/healthandfitnessexpo/index.html?  What a great way to start of the New Year.  Learning how to be healthy and stay healthy in 2008 and many years to come.

Running through January 27, 2008 will be the premier of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.  This Broadway classic is based on a love story of  a girl named Belle who is trading her freedom for her father and is imprisoned by a Beast.  Gradually the Beast learns to love and experiences a re-transformation.  Bring someone you love to this timeless, presentation. 

The performances are every Wednesday at 1:30, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 P.M., and every Sunday is a matinee at 3 P.M.  The cost includes the meal, show and all taxes.  Call 540-370-4300 for ticket prices and reservations.

The Riverside Dinner Theater is located at 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg.

Visit  www.rsdinnertheater.com for menu choices and more information.

Today is going to be another record breaking day for for the weather.  High 60’s with sun, sun, sun.  Why not take a trip to the National Zoo?  The National Zoo opens at 7:00 AM.  Everyday something is happening at the zoo.  On Tuesdays you can go inside to the Elephant House and meet the Asian Elephants and watch them get a bath.   Next head over to Asia Trail and find out what and how Sloth Bears eat.  There is so much to do at the National Zoo.  Did I mention that entry into the Zoo is FREE!!!!!  The Zoo is a great place to discover and learn about unusual creatures from tiny leaf-cutter ants to huge elephants.  Walking along the paths and visiting animals is good for you too.  You can keep fit and enjoy the views of the tigers, lemurs, elephants, pandas, and other animals that spend most of their time outside.  So take time off for the beautiful day and enjoy the ZOO.  For more information go to www.nationalzoo.si.edu/ . 

Sunrise  7:27 A.M.      Sunset   5:04 P.M.

A new year has come and gone but like most we all make resolutions.  The number one resolution among us is to lose weight, stay in shape, eat healthier and all of the above.  With this day in age we are very fortunate to have the inter-net.  Everything we need to know about losing weight is at our fingertips.  Unfortunately the web can not lose the weight for us.  There are many gyms, activity centers that are available in our area that provide a vast array of ways to get in shape and yes lose weight.

QUANTICO

COLONEL WILLIAM BARBER PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CENTER: 

2073 Barnett Ave. 

Phone 703-432-0590

More information you can visit them at:

http://www.quantico.usmc-mccs.org/Semper_Fit/Barber_Gym.htm

Must have a military ID to attend the center.

This gym provides Classes such as  Yoga, Senior Exercise, Nutrition Classes, Spin classes,  Kick Boxing, Step and a variety of classes to fit everyone’s needs. Also available are racquetball courts, saunas, and a large Physical Fitness deck with a vast amount of free weights and Nautilus equipment.

  SPORT & HEALTH CLUBS

Visit www.sportandhealth.com  for a club in your area.

Sport & Health Clubs offer state of the art fitness equipment with cardiovascular conditioning, strength training and free weight equipment.  There are classes for all levels from Pilate’s and yoga to step, high and low impact, kickboxing and more.  Sport & Health also offers tennis, racquetball, squash, basketball and swimming.  To relax your muscles use the whirlpool, sauna, steam room or take advantage of the Serenity Day spa.

CURVES

Visit Curves at www.curvesinformation.com  for a Curves in your area.

The Curves fitness program helps women get a complete aerobic and strength training workout in just 30 minutes.  The system is built around easy to learn hydraulic resistance machines, so there are no cubersome weight stacks to change or manage.  The machines are designed specially for women.  Curves makes working out fun for women in an environment for women.

Whatever your need is for working out you can find it at www.healthclubdirectory.com   Here at this website you will be-able to locate a gym that is right for you and in your city of choice.

COLONEL