Local Events Calendar

Conducted on the last Sunday of the month by Virginia Master Naturalists, these informative hikes cover a mile of trails in both woodlands and fields and also touch on the historic ruins of Belmont’s past. Meet outside the Visitor Center. Sturdy footwear is advised; no pets, please.
Free

Invitation to Create!

These thoughtfully curated classes celebrate the experience of discovery.  Preschool Palette nurtures your child’s creative spirit through engaging books, colorful garden walks, and open-ended art exploration. Year-round program; themes change monthly.

Join us for wonderful concerts in our Sanctuary! All are welcome at these free events.

Stop by from 6-9pm to view artistic works by our members. This month, we feature glass artist Ev Andrianos.

Voices from Vietnam, a play based on interviews, letters and reflections of those whose lives were deeply affected by their war experiences, premieres in November at Journey Theater, Warrenton. Penned by Dr. Harry Kantrovich, a retired Navy Master Chief, in collaboration with Bruce H. “Doc” Norton, a retired Marine Corps Major and Vietnam veteran, the play also expands the war’s impact beyond that of the veteran. Norton’s book by the same name, recently published, will also be on sale.

Performances are November 8-24, 2024: Friday-Saturday at 7:30, with Sunday matinees at 2 PM.
Tickets at ttps://journeyhere.church/what-we-do/theater Norton’s Voices from Vietnam book available at booksellers: LCCN 20249444035, ISBN: 9781680534344

Voices from Vietnam

November 8-24, 2024

Journey Theater

Ticket link:

ttps://journeyhere.church/what-we-do/theater

Vint Hill

4175 Bludau Drive

Warrenton VA 20187

For more information: 540-272-8141

Join us at Journey Theatre in Vint Hill this November for the world premiere of “Voices from Vietnam”, a new stage play from Dr. Harry J. Kantrovich and Bruce H. “Doc” Norton.

Journey Theatre is proud to present the world premiere of “Voices From Vietnam”, a collection of interviews, stories, letter and reflections from Vietnam Veterans; Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines as well as the Nurses and Women who served, POWs, MIA families, a Vietnamese refugee, an Embassy statesman and college and school students. The show, and the book it inspired, was born out of a desire for playwright and authors Dr. Harry J. Kantrovich and Bruce H. “Doc” Norton to collect the stories of those who lived and experienced the Vietnam Conflict, whether in combat or on the home-front. This labor of love is also a belated “Welcome Home” to the service members who did not receive such a reception upon their return. Dr. Kantrovich remarks, “American soldiers returning home from Vietnam often faced scorn as the war they had fought in became increasingly unpopular. There were no ‘Welcome Home’ Parades for Vietnam Veterans. The public perception was, ‘You don’t have parades for soldiers coming home from a war they lost.’ What was lost on the American people was that these service members were only doing their duty to country. They didn’t want to be there. They didn’t run away and to them, the lives lost were not in vain. What I will ask of you is that when you meet a Vietnam Veteran, don’t say ‘Thank you for your service.’ They don’t want to hear that. When you meet that Vietnam Veteran, tell them what they never heard coming back, and it is what they desire to hear- ‘WELCOME HOME!’”

As Doc says: “Learn from those who were there, on the ground, in the air and on the water, and discover what life was for these extraordinary men and women, as they raise their “Voices From Vietnam.”

Copies of the book “Voices From Vietnam” will also be available for sale in the lobby: Hardcover $35 and Softcover $25.

Shows are Friday and Saturday evenings 7:30PM with Sunday matinees at 2:00, November 8th- November 24th. There will also be a special matinee on Saturday, November 16th for high school students and their families.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $12 for students (17 & under), and $15 for Military Veterans, First Responders, and Educators.

Please visit https://journeyhere.church/what-we-do/theater for more information and tickets.

Funland Fredericksburg, a family fun park with an array of attractions, food, and entertainment has launched The Wishing Tree holiday program, aimed at giving back to children and families in need in a special way from Nov. 13 – Dec. 15.

The park will be offering a list of experiences that guests can choose from and donate to a family in need through the Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Fredericksburg (BGC). Funland Fredericksburg will match all donated experiences, and the donations will be distributed to families through BGC on Dec. 15.

The experiences to choose from include the following:

• Wishing Tree $10 Play Card
• Wishing Tree $20 Play Card
• Wishing Tree $50 Game Card
• Wishing Tree 1.5 Hour Unlimited Attractions Pass
• Wishing Tree All Day Unlimited Attractions Pass

Guests are encouraged to look for the decorated Christmas tree at the park for more information on what and how to donate. Each donation will be displayed on the tree.

This effort is to serve homeless youth during the Winer School Break in the City of Fredericksburg and it’s surrounding counties of Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George, and Caroline.

Drop Off donations: November 17 – December 11; Wednesdays from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm; Saturdays from 9 am – noon

Food will be bagged and distributed to School locations on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Drop off location – Mount Hope Baptist Church, 6823 Harrison Road, Fredericksburg, Va. 22407

Please see attached flyer for items needed

Sponsored by U4C Victory Ministries, Inc.

Fredericksburg is like Christmas town and Riverside has the perfect show to celebrate the Christmas season! Experience the excitement, memories, and joy of Christmas as our spectacular cast of singers and dancers present the very heart and essence of the holiday season. Escape cold, hustle, and stress by warming your Christmas spirit at Riverside Center with this glittering celebration of everything that makes this “the most wonderful time of the year!” Come enjoy the family time, incredible live orchestra, and a Christmas show filled with memories to last a lifetime!

Runs November 20 through December 29, 2024

Wednesday Matinees
11:30am-12:45pm: Meal Service & Light Fare Offerings
12:45pm: Show Only Arrival
1:30pm: Performance Start
Thurs. – Sat. Evenings
5:30pm-6:45pm: Meal Service & Light Fare Offerings
6:45pm: Show Only Arrival
7:30pm: Performance Start
Sunday Matinees
1:00pm-2:15pm: Meal Service & Light Fare Offerings
2:15pm: Show Only Arrival
3:00pm: Performance Start

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

For a limited time, see the documentary “Make Peace or Die: Honor the Fallen” at the National Museum of the Marine Corps’ Medal of Honor Theater on November 17, 23 & 24 at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM.

Directed by Manny Marquez, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Anthony Marquez returned from Afghanistan deeply wounded and riddled with survivor’s guilt. His unit, 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment, lost 17 men on their 2011 deployment to Sangin. Upon returning home, Anthony made it his mission to help the Gold Star families find healing, and in doing so, attempt to heal himself.

Rated PG-13 for strong language. Running time of 100 minutes.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the Box Office with a “Set Your Own Price,” starting at $5.00 per ticket. All proceeds support the programs at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

Come enjoy some of your favorite movie scores –

We are so excited for this concert!

Selections from Star Wars, West Side Story, Saving Private Ryan, Pirates of the Caribbean, Beauty and the Beast, Skyfall, Whiplash, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Fiddler on the Roof, and Whiplash.

Just how quickly will you be able to identify each piece?