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.
*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.
February 5
*National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 2112 is holding its monthly meeting at noon at Timbers Restaurant. Point of contact is Judi Moore, (804) 448-3969.
February 14-15
*Fredericksburg Kids Expo is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 14 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 15 at the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center. The Expo will showcase exhibit booths featuring toys and games, sports and fitness, learning devices, safety products, health and nutrition, pediatricians, martial arts, dancing, day cares, schools, natural products, activity equipment, camps, and more for every age and child. Tickets are available online at a discounted rate or at regular price at the door. www.fredericksburgkidsexpo.com.
February 21
*Drive Thru Chili Sale hosted by the Frog Level Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary from 3 – 5 p.m. Pre-order by calling (804) 338-8697.
*All-You-Can-Eat Salt Fish Breakfast, from 6:30 – 9 a.m. at the Doswell Ruritan Club, 16433 N Washington Highway, Doswell. Breakfast includes eggs, bacon, spiced apples, biscuits, cornbread, potatoes, juice, and coffee. Adults $9 and children ages 4-10 $4.50.
*Caroline Middle School’s second annual Cheer Fest will be at 3 p.m. in the Caroline High School gym. Benton Middle School (Prince William County), Caroline Middle School (Caroline County), Goochland Middle School (Goochland County), Locust Grove Middle School (Orange County), and Louisa County Middle School (Louisa County) will all be participating. Entertainment will be showcased by the CMS step-team and a guest dance duo. Admission is $5. A variety of concession and T-shirt options will be available as well. Please contact Kristin Clark or Shauniece Jackson if you have any questions: kclark@ccps.us, sjackson@ccps.us, 804-633-6561.
February 26
*STA Title & Escrow is sponsoring the Ins & Outs of the new Closing Disclosure from 10 a.m. – noon at the Bowling Green Town Hall. The cost of attendance is $15 for members and $25 for non-members. Registration is required.
February 28
*Aikido Black Belt Tests will be held from 11 a.m. – noon at the Aikido in Fredericksburg, 6155 Hickory Ridge Rd, Spotsylvania. Candidates for black belts will demonstrate the effective, yet non-violent martial art of Aikido. This event is free. For more information, call (540) 582-9600.
March 20-21
*2015 VaHomeschoolers Conference and Resource Fair at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Rd, Richmond, 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.
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.