Summer Block Party, Afro Funk All Stars and More Weekend Fun

Sounds of Summer Concert Series with Afro Funk All Stars
Friday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m.
Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, Market Square, 907 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg
Free; extended museum hours from 5 - 9 p.m., members reception and activities for children.

The Family 5k Run to Fight Hunger
8 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 17
Trail Kiosk at Princess Anne Street and Ford Street. Parking will be at Quarles Parking Lot, 1701 Fall Hill Ave., Fredericksburg
The Fredericksburg Food Bank needs your help. Come out and run/walk with in the fight to end hunger. Bring any non-perishibe food item as an entrance fee.  Sign up when you arrive or online at www.runsignup.com/family5k

Stuff the Bus for Back to School
9 a.m - 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17
WalMart, 10001 Southpoint Pkwy., Fredericksburg
Parrish Learning Zone, Spotsylvania County Schools, Century 21 AdVenture Redwood, B 101.5 and Walmart are partnering to collect school supplies for needy students who attend Spotsylvania County Schools. Bring your donations and help stuff the bus.

Dancing with the Fredericksburg Stars
7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17
George Washington Hall’s Dodd Auditorium, University of Mary Washington
Tickets are available online for $80 ($75, plus a $5 processing fee), of which $65 is tax deductible. Seats are selected and reserved at the time of purchase. For more information, contact 540-654-1065.

Benefit for Beau Football Game
7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17
King George High School, 10100 Foxes Way, King George
The Rivermen will take on the Virginia Hornets of Richmond.  A percentage of the gate money will go to the Barbeaus, as will all the proceeds from a bake sale and raffle.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for ages 6 to 10.
More information is available at 540-446-7422.

Bluemont Summer Concert featuring Ruthie & the Wranglers
7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10
Maury Stadium, Hanover St. & Kenmore Ave.
$5 per person, $4 Bluemont Friends & Seniors, $2 kids under 12.

Liberty Center Summer Block Party
8 p.m. - 2 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 17
Liberty Center, 5801 Southpoint Center Blvd., Fredericksburg
$500 corn hole contest, giant Jenga, mega pong and drink specials.
Free admission

LOOKING Ahead
Blessing of the Backpacks
10 a.m. Worship Service, Sunday, Aug. 25
St. George’s Episcopal Church
A St. George's tradition honoring all those picking up their bags and heading back out into the world.  Bring you backpack (or bag) to church and have it blessed.

5th Annual Fredericksburg Run for Food 5K
7 a.m. registration; 8 a.m. walk/run race, Saturday, Sept. 22

• 5K will start and end in Old Mill Park, downtown Fredericksburg. Course Map COMING SOON!
• Race Pre-registration is now open! Questions? Email runforfood5k@gmail.com
• Participants of all ages and abilities welcome; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Registration for Day to Serve Community Service Projects is open!  More added all the time -- sign up now, and keep checking back for more opportunities.

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