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Last Days of Summer at Dixon Pool

Last Days of Summer at Dixon Pool

By Susan Larson
Dixon Park Pool is counting down the last days of summer with Labor Day Weekend swim hours and two special events the first week of September.
The pool is open 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. through Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, for swimming.  A photo ID is required for entrance.  City residents have free admission.  Guests and nonresidents pay a fee: adults 18 – 54 pay $7; children 2 and younger are free; all others pay $5.

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UMW Eagle Nation Day Filled with Family Fun

UMW Eagle Nation Day Filled with Family Fun

By Susan Larson
The second annual Eagle Nation Day will be hosted by the University of Mary Washington Athletics department beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6.  It will be held at the Battleground Athletic Complex off Hanover Street and on the UMW campus in Fredericksburg.  The first 500 children and youth will receive a free t-shirt.

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UMW Public Events October 2014

UMW Public Events October 2014

By the University of Mary Washington Office of Media and Public Relations
The following October 2014 events at the University of Mary Washington are open to the public.  All events are held at 1301 College Ave., Fredericksburg, unless otherwise listed.
Thursday, October 2   Reading, Thursday Poem Series,Tim Waltonen reads Seamus Heaney; Combs Hall, Room 139; 5-5:30 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1545 or (540) 654-1393.

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Salem Church Library Hosts Halloween Costume Swap

Salem Church Library Hosts Halloween Costume Swap

By Susan Larson
Salem Church Library is hosting a Halloween Costume Swap from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014.
“This event provides participants the opportunity to exchange their gently used costumes for ones that are new to them,” said Lena Gonzalez Berrios, branch manager. “Buying new Halloween costumes each year is expensive, so we’re excited to provide the Halloween Costume Swap as a money-saving, green alternative to our customers.”

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