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More than 15,300 candles will light the Fredericksburg National Cemetery for the fifteenth annual luminaria honoring those who have given their lives for their country.This commemoration will take place Saturday May 29, 2010 (rain date, Sunday, May 30, 2010). The program extends from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm in the cemetery. 

It will remain open until the luminaria lights are out. The program includes a historical walking tour to view the thousands of lighted candles. Each honors one of the soldiers buried in the cemetery, situated atop the battlefield landmark known during and after the Civil War as Marye’s Heights. Taps will be played every 30 minutes.

Due to limited parking, a free shuttle service will operate from the University of Mary Washington parking-lot on the corner of William Street and Sunken Road. Handicapped parking will be available in the parking lot behind the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center, with another shuttle operating between that point and the cemetery.

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Time to start thinking about how to make Mother’s Day a special day for the “Mom” in your life.  All over Virginia there are special festivals, meals and events that are focused on celebrating Mom.  How about starting it out on Saturday night?! One event, close by is Mother’s Day Jazz, a food and jazz event at the Lake Anna Winery.  You can indulge Mom with a savory buffet of gourmet cuisine. $30 Fee includes live 14 piece Jazz orchestra, souvenir glass, tours, tasting and a rose for Mom. Reservations for food are required.
Saturday, May 08, 2010 (6:00 PM-10:00 PM)

Phone: (540) 895-5085

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Join the excitement in this fun-filled day to celebrate spring. Children will enjoy a day of activities including an egg hunt. Price includes all activities (food not included); no charge for adults. Advanced admission $7; cost at the gate is $9 .

 Ages 10 and under.

Where:  Curtis Park

When:  March 27, 11:00 am- 3: 00 pm

More Information:  (540) 658-4871, Stafford County Parks and Rec

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Looking for an unusual, creative and romantic way to spend your Valentine Friday Night?  How about Woo at the Zoo ? Friends of the National Zoo, or FONZ, are happy to sponsor this one of a kind event at the Washington National Zoo.  The evening includes a cash bar, complimentary hors d’oeurves, a rose and most importantly…a fascinating, entertaining and intriguing look at animal “love”. 

The National Zoo is one of the regions best and popular attractions. Not only is the zoo one of the best in the country, it’s FREE!  If you can’t make this over 21 romantic event, check out the other events at the FONZ.org site.

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Eight US presidents were born in the great Commonwealth of Virginia!  Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Harrison, Tyler, Taylor and Wilson… some pretty heavyweights in US history.  You could spend the upcoming President’s Day weekend sleeping in on Monday, or checking out the “Presdiential Cribs”. … possible new show for the History Channel?

Scattered across Virginia are the estates, universities, memorials, and monuments for these great leaders.  But none is more accessible from the 95 corridor than Mount Vernon, the estate, and burial ground of our #1 Commander and Chief, George Washington.

The Mount Vernon folks are making a trip to their locale even more enticing by offering reduced rates through the end of February and FREE Admission on the actual President’s Day Monday. A full slate of events are scheduled for the weekend, including a military encampment and military honors at Washington’s tomb.  Check out the discounts and events on their website MountVernon.org

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What an eventful week in DC! 

The Blizzard of 2009 singlehandedly took out retailer’s chances of having a banner pre-Christmas weekend.  But, more than likely, restored the sanity and serenity of the holiday to Nothern Virginia as most of the population was locked down for the weekend. 

The Senate passed a bartered bloated version of the Healthcare Bill which doesn’t align with what the House ludicrously passed, and are pounding their fists in victory.  ?? Seriously? 

My kid’s elementary school choir cancelled their Winter performance because there was too many families protesting them singing “Sleigh Bells” as it implied Christmas…   Seriously??

Lots of thought provoking and challenging events that could undermine your holiday (whatever your holiday is) sprirt.  But there is another thing I encounter in Virginia… everywhere I go.  Families, spouses, parents who are missing their loved ones as they serve faithfully overseas.  The US Soldier, Sailor, Airmen or Marine that will be without their families and the comforts of home during the holidays aren’t thinking about Healthcare bills or what politcally correct song they can sing on the 24th.  They probably don’t care if it is a Holiday Tree or a Christmas Tree., they would just like to be in front of the one in their home.

Thank you Servicemen and women for your sacrifice.  Thank you for being there.

Create your own family Chirstmas card photo… by actually ice skating in a scheduled snow fall!  In case the forecasted foot of snow does not arrive this weekend, you can still glide around the rink everynight at 7 pm through the falling snow. 

 The Pentagon Row Ice Rink is open daily and cranks up the atmosphere during the holiday season with their snow making!  Their regular hours are:

You can even get out there on Christmas Day… here are the holiday hours:

The National Harbor area is becoming the center for celebrating the holiday season in the DC area.  There are many spirited events including an ice show, stage shows and a water skiing santa.  One of my favorites is the HolidayMarket, hosted by the National Harbor every weekend until Christmas.  The outdoor promenade hosts artisans, specialty foods and vendors every Saturday 12-8 and Sunday 12-6 until December 20.  The National Harbor is beautifully decorated and features a spectcular lit Christmas tree. 

New this year, an interactive holiday attraction debuts that you won’t want to miss. Gaylord National Resort’s ICE! is a winter wonderland created entirely of 5,000 BLOCKS of ice weighing 1.5 MILLION POUNDS! hand-sculpted by 40 international artisans and kept at a chilling nine degrees Fahrenheit.

From Virginia take the OuterLoop over the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and take the National Harbor Exit 2A.  for more information about all of the events at the National Harbor visit their web site….  National Harbor.

It must be Thanksgiving because there are runners everywhere.  After  turkey, black friday shopping and sleeping on the couch, the latest Thanksgiving tradition is to participate in a race. There are a few great runs that have really taken off in recent years to help work off or build up that holiday appetite.  Strap on your running shoes, pin your race number to your apron and go for it!

 Alexandria Turkey Trot
November 26, 2009, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cora Kelly School, 3600 Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria, Virginia. DC Road Runners Club, a local group affiliated with USA Track & Field, sponsors an annual race on Thanksgiving Day. Food donations support ALIVE!, a nonprofit organization serving Alexandria’s needy.

Virginia Run Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Walk  Centerville - Now in its 21st year, the Virginia Run Turkey Trot 5K has become a family tradition. With the 5K race and the 2 kilometer fun walk, the whole family can participate in a fun, healthy activity to start their Thanksgiving Day. Open to competitive runners and runners of all abilities, the race offers short-sleeved T- shirts to all registrants, overall and age group awards in the 5K, post-race refreshments, and random prizes. Enjoy a well- organized community event, and still get home in time to put the turkey in the oven!

Family of Micah YMCA Turkey Trot 5K Run/walk Fredericksburg - The 17th Annual Turkey Trot has grown from 200 runners to over 2000 participants making this one of the favorite events of the year.  Come celebrate with the YMCA and support the Friends of Micah in their endeavor to assist with the Homeless of the area.

Ashburn Farm 10K & 5K Fun Run    A great way to show support for the children at HUMBLE United Methodist School is through the support of the Ashburn Farm 10K race held on Thanksgiving morning November 26th.  All proceeds for the race go directly to HUMBLE School in Uganda helping to educate and provide Christian shelter for the children. 

SOME’S Thanksgiving Day Trot for Hunger 5K   Washington DC  - Join Honorary Chair Mayor Adrian Fenty, SOME and more than 4,000 participants and help the homeless and hungry on Thanksgiving Day. In its eighth year, the Trot for Hunger features a Little Turkey One Mile Fun Run at 8 am, a 5K timed race at 8:30 and a fun walk at 8:40. Registration is $23 through November 16 and $25 from November 17 - November 24. Overall and age group prizes are offered.