Ongoing
*The food pantry at Bowling Green United Methodist Church is open on the third Thursday of every month. Doors open at 5 p.m. for registration. Food will be distributed from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
*All-You-Can-Eat Salt Herring Breakfast, sponsored by the Madison Ruritan Club, 18206 Timothy Lane, Ladysmith. Salt herring, scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, fried apples, biscuits, juice, and coffee will be available. $8 from 6 – 8:30 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month. For more information, call (804) 448-4233
*Virginia Cooperative Extension celebrates The 2015 Home Landscape Course for the Gardening Novice Thursdays, April 2-May 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Consists of eight consecutive two-hour sessions covering basic gardening information for homeowner and gardeners. $85 (which includes course manual). Registration deadline is March 30 or until class is full. Stafford County Office The Rowser Building, 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford.
*Special Education Advisory Committee Meetings are scheduled at the CHS Library at 6 p.m. on Feb. 17, April 21, and May 19. The Family Fair will be March 14 at CMS from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
*Port Royal American History Museum is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 506 Main Street, Port Royal. Walk-ins are welcome, as well as scheduling for special occasions. Visit the website at historicportroyal.com or call (804) 742-5406.
Until March 13
*A Turkey Shoot will take place at the Ladysmith Rescue Squad every Friday night from 7 to 9.
March 7
*The Reedy Church Ruritan Club Variety Show scheduled for 7 p.m. has been cancelled due to weather. It will be rescheduled at a further date
March 7 & 8
*Missy Marie’s Treasures and Collectables is holding an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Antique, Vintage, & Collectibles, Royal Doulton, Disney, Lenox, Fenton, McCoy, Howard-Miller, Thomas Kinkade, Coins, Jewelry, Snow Babies, and much more. All major credit cards accepted. Layaway plans and vendor space available. Consignment items accepted.
March 11
*Caroline High School celebrates Spirit Night at Giuseppe’s at 4 p.m. to close. Tell your server and a portion of all dine in and carry out orders will be donated to Caroline High School. Email for questions.
March 13, 14 & 15
*Fredericksburg Spring Home & Garden Show will be in full bloom at the Fredericksburg Expo Center. Features beautiful landscape displays and latest home and garden trends. Saturday will have guest Pete Nelsom from Animal Planets show Tree House Master. For more information, complete schedule and discounted tickets visit www.fredericksburghomeshow.com
March 14
*Caroline Middle School hosts 11th Annual Family Fair from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free admission, free lunch, free child supervision with participating adult, over 45 vendors, free blood pressure & child find developmental screenings, and door Prizes. Adults attend a choice of three informational sessions. Please pre-register online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FamilyFair2015-Registration or call 804-633-7083. Information also available at: http://prc.blogs.ccps.us/
March 15
*The Sidney E. King Arts Center will host Civil War historian Eric J. Mink for a lecture at 2 p.m.
March 18
*Team Camryn Spirit Night at Giuseppe’s from 4 p.m. to close.
March 20-21
*2015 VA Homeschoolers Conference and Resource Fair at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, beginning Friday, March 20, at 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. The event will continue Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. The featured speaker will be Carlita Boyles of Math on the Level. To register, visit http://conference.vahomeschoolers.org.
March 21
*Salem Jamboree sponsored by Salem Baptist Church. A musical fundraiser for Glory Outreach ministry. Come out an see local talented singers and performers sing as their favorite country/gospel singers. Performances by Carrie Underwood and George Strait just to mention a few. Held at Caroline Community Center, 7 p.m. Bake sale starts at 5:30 p.m. $10 donation/ticket. Pre-purchase tickets at Bowling Green Baptist Church, Salem Baptist Church or contact Doris Church at 804-633-6596. Sponsorship opportunities available.
March 21 & 22
*Fredericksburg Spring Arts & Crafts Show featuring one-of-a-kind items
April 18
*Team Camryn Truck Show sponsored by Caroline Lifted Trucks at Caroline County High School. Registration will be from 10-11:30 a.m. and the show will start at noon. Show entry is $15, guest entry $5 with free parking. There will be food, vendors, games, DJ, and trophies.
April 24
*The Garden Club of the Middle Peninsula presents the 18th Century Charm and Coastal Splendor of Essex County tour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All proceeds from the tour support the mission of the Garden Club of Virginia. Advance tickets are $25 per person. Send check payable to the Garden Club of the Middle Peninsula along with a self-addressed legal-sized envelope to Kelly Gwathmey, 6357 W. River Road, Aylett, VA 23009. Online ticket sales available at www.vagardenweek.org. For more information, contact Kerry Garrett, kstovallgarrett@gmail.com, (804) 690-1393, or Betty Ann Garrett, bagarrett4@gmail.com, (804) 443-2025.