Local Events Calendar

Presented by Dr. Jason Sellers, University of Mary Washington. The colonial unrest that led to the American Revolution offered opportunities for diverse Americans to pursue freedom. This program will discuss the roles Native nations on Virginia’s frontiers played in shaping its support for an independent United States. It will also consider how and why Virginia Indians participated in that struggle for independence.

Dr. Jason Sellers is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Mary Washington specializing in the cultural and environmental history of 17th-and 18th-century North American landscapes and bodies.

Join us this spring for Germanna’s Community Wellness Festival Series, where health, education, and community come together.

From February through May, each festival offers family-friendly activities, local health and wellness resources, and hands-on education in a positive, supportive environment. Community members can connect with area providers and discover new ways to build healthy habits that last all year.

For those interested in a career in healthcare, the festivals also offer an opportunity to explore Germanna’s in-demand healthcare programs, learn about career pathways, and connect with faculty and staff about degrees and credentials that lead to employment in the region.

Featured Topics for May

• National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
• Food Allergy Awareness Week: 5/12-5/18
• World Asthma Day: 5/7
• Arthritis Awareness Month
• National High Blood Pressure/Stroke Awareness Education Month
• Skin Cancer Prevention and Awareness Month/“Don’t Fry Day” (UV exposure): 5/24
• National Women’s Health Month
• Mental Health Awareness Month
• Family Health and Fitness Day 6/8
• World Sickle Cell Day 6/19

Come be part of a meaningful, engaging event that supports healthier lives.

It’s that time of year again to sign up for Friends of the Rappahannock’s Summer Camps! Join us as we engage with the outdoors, learn about river health and ecology, learn river safety, and most importantly, explore and discover the wonders that the river has to offer. We offer camps for rising 1st through 8th graders throughout June and July in two locations: Fredericksburg and Stafford, both offering unique and exciting experiences in the great outdoors. 

In Fredericksburg, camp is hosted at FOR’s headquarters, located right on the Rappahannock River. We are offering six weeks of camp running from June to July. Campers will kayak, paddleboard, and tube on the river while learning about the ecology of our river and its importance in maintaining health through interactive games and activities. We are also love to share that we are again hosting a Girl’s Camp for rising 6th – 8th grade girls who want to build their confidence in the outdoors. This camp will be held June 8th – 11th. The girls will explore the Rappahannock watershed from the mountains to the tidal regions, where they will create lifelong memories and friendships while hiking, kayaking, tubing, paddleboarding, and participating in an optional overnight camping experience under the stars.

At our Stafford Camp location, we offer four weeks of camp in June at Crow’s Nest Research Center right along the beautiful Accokeek Creek. Campers will experience the quiet and pristine wilderness of Crow’s Nest Natural Area Preserve as they hike, fish, kayak, and paddleboard along Accokeek Creek. They will also learn about river safety and how to be good stewards of the land and water as they participate in interactive games and activities in and along the creek.

Visit https://riverfriends.org/education/summer-camp/ for more information and to reserve your spot. Our camps fill up quickly, so snag your spot today! Summer camp with FOR is a one-of-a-kind adventure that creates lasting memories and friendships among our campers. We hope your child will join us for some river fun this summer!

Looking for a fun and educational way to engage your animal-loving kids when they are out of school? The Fred SPCA’s Compassionate Care Camp offers a hands-on opportunity for children to learn about animals and become advocates for their well-being in the community. Campers will discover more about dogs and cats, explore animal-related career fields, learn how to provide daily care for pets, and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the work we do at the Fredericksburg SPCA. With engaging discussions and interactive activities covering a wide range of animal welfare topics, this camp is the perfect summer experience for any young animal enthusiast.
Half-Day and Full-Day Camp Sessions Available.

Dog Week, June 1-5 – Learn about dog care, behavior, and communication through fun enrichment activities, games, and hands-on exercises. Group projects help adoptable dogs while building teamwork and confidence.

Presented by Dr. Will Mackintosh, Associate Professor at the University of Mary Washington. Looking backwards, the political decision to break with Great Britain and declare independence looks obvious. Because we all know what happened over the next 250 years, the independence of some of the North American colonies has taken on an air of inevitability. But it wasn’t so obvious to people at the time. This talk explores the politics of Virginia in the mid-1770s to understand who was pushing for independence, why they did so, and how they ultimately won the argument.

Dr. Will Mackintosh is a cultural and social historian of the 19th century United States, with particular interests in the history of leisure, the history of crime, and the cultural history of capitalism. He is the author of Selling the Sights: The Invention of the Tourist in American Culture.

Be Greek for a day! Greek food, pastries, and beverages! Performance by the Athenian Danse Troupe and church tours! Vendors and crafts on sale! Free parking and admission!

Looking for a fun and educational way to engage your animal-loving kids when they are out of school? The Fred SPCA’s Compassionate Care Camp offers a hands-on opportunity for children to learn about animals and become advocates for their well-being in the community. Campers will discover more about dogs and cats, explore animal-related career fields, learn how to provide daily care for pets, and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the work we do at the Fredericksburg SPCA. With engaging discussions and interactive activities covering a wide range of animal welfare topics, this camp is the perfect summer experience for any young animal enthusiast.
Half-Day and Full-Day Camp Sessions Available. 

Cat Week, June 8-12 – Explore feline behavior, body language, and enrichment through interactive lessons, crafts, and time with adoptable cats. Activities encourage compassion and problem-solving skills.

Use the code FCBNORTH50 to enjoy a $50 discount on your registration.

We will be hosting the official FC Barcelona Soccer Camp in North Virginia, VA, from June 15th to June 19th. The camp will take place at Publix Virginia Soccer Training Center, running from Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 2 PM.

5 days of training with official FC Barcelona coaches. Players will learn the same successful methodology where players such as Leo Messi, Sergio Busquets, Lamine Yamal, and Xavi Hernández emerged from.
Campers will receive an FC Barcelona Soccer Camp certified diploma for the completion of the camp. Several prizes and awards will be given to certain players who excel throughout the week.

Do not miss this opportunity!

Looking for a fun and educational way to engage your animal-loving kids when they are out of school? The Fred SPCA’s Compassionate Care Camp offers a hands-on opportunity for children to learn about animals and become advocates for their well-being in the community. Campers will discover more about dogs and cats, explore animal-related career fields, learn how to provide daily care for pets, and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the work we do at the Fredericksburg SPCA. With engaging discussions and interactive activities covering a wide range of animal welfare topics, this camp is the perfect summer experience for any young animal enthusiast.
Half-Day and Full-Day Camp Sessions Available.

Kindness Counts Week, June 15-19 – Continue the focus on empathy and compassion with interactive lessons, craft projects, and shelter pet engagement. Team games and hands-on activities show how small acts can make a big impact.

Welcome to the 2nd annual Kickin’ 4 Kellan 6.20K Family Fun Run, which is an annual event celebrating the life of Kellan Moran, who died from cancer at the young age of 6.  Kellan’s birthday is June 20th, so this is why the run is a 6.20 K, which equates to less than 4 full laps around Pratt Park.  Participants can walk, run, and go whatever distance they can in memory of Kellan.

Kellan loved his family. He had a zest for life and never met a stranger! He smiled often and had a contagious laugh. He enjoyed all things
outdoorsy, but his favorite was being near the water at the pool or beach. He had a huge love for all things swords and a good sword fight, especially with his Pop Pop!  Besides his amazing smile, personality, and fearlessness, you were always greeted with a thumbs up, even on the worst of days during his 13 month battle. His daily strength, bravery, and courage is truly astounding!

We hope you can join us to honor his brief life and celebrate his 11th Birthday, with a bright smile and a thumbs up, just as he always displayed! Runner/walkers of all ages are welcome.  Family fun activities available throughout the event.  All proceeds go to support Fairy Godmother Project, whose mission is to ease the day-to-day burden for families facing all phases of a pediatric cancer diagnosis.

Amateur Radio Hamfest – indoor vendors and tailgate in the parking lot.  VE Testing Session, Virginia QSO Party Award Ceremony, ARRL Table.

Looking for a fun and educational way to engage your animal-loving kids when they are out of school? The Fred SPCA’s Compassionate Care Camp offers a hands-on opportunity for children to learn about animals and become advocates for their well-being in the community. Campers will discover more about dogs and cats, explore animal-related career fields, learn how to provide daily care for pets, and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the work we do at the Fredericksburg SPCA. With engaging discussions and interactive activities covering a wide range of animal welfare topics, this camp is the perfect summer experience for any young animal enthusiast.
Half-Day and Full-Day Camp Sessions Available. 

Shelter Roles Week, June 22-26 – Step behind the scenes to learn about shelter jobs, from animal care to adoptions and community outreach. Campers participate in mock exercises, enrichment projects, and hands-on activities.