Fall Programs - Updated November 13, 2020

Publication Date: November 13, 2020

FXBG City School Food Truck

FXBG School Nutrition Services is now serving at Dorothy Hart Community Center. While the Distance Learning program is in place the School Nutrition Department is providing meals at multiple locations throughout the city of Fredericksburg. Meals (Breakfast and Lunch), adhering to the National School Nutrition Guidelines, will be made available to ALL SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN for FREE! Lunch will be served beginning at 12pm on the Charles St entrance in the vestibule area. This entrance is closer to the parking lot of Dorothy Hart Community Center. Walk up the steps and enter the set of doors and grab your lunch from a table in the vestibule and go!

Our Parks, Recreation and Events team is excited to bring back safe, socially distanced programs for our fall season. Please note that the Dorothy Hart Community Center is CLOSED to the public. However, we are enrolling online and ready to help you by phone for these new Fall Program registrations. Please see our current COVID-19 Current Operating Status for a complete list of what’s open and what’s closed.

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FXBG Fall Programs

Senior Drive In Bingo

Wednesday, December 16 10am-11am at Dorothy Hart Community Center Parking Lot Admission is free The Parking lot will open at 9:30am.

Participants must remain in their vehicles at all times. Numbers will be called through radio and holding up signs. Call BINGO by honking your horn and then turning on flashers.

Limited to the first 38 vehicles.

Very limited walk up space will be available.

Drive In Family Bingo

Wednesday, December 16 6:30pm at Dorothy Hart Community Center Parking Lot $5 per player, pre-registration is required Enjoy an evening of BINGO fun and win great prizes! The Parking lot will open at 6pm. Bring your own marker. BINGO cards will be provided.

Participants must remain in their vehicles at all times. Numbers will be called through radio and holding up signs. Call BINGO by honking your horn and then turning on flashers.

Preregistration is required. Register online or call 540-372-1086 x0.

Publication Date: November 13, 2020

Hike with your Hound

Take a walk in the woods with your pup! Join a naturalist at Motts Run Reservoir as we take a hike. We will appreciate the beauty of the changing colors as we hike and a naturalist will be able to point out interesting things along the way. Bring along your dog for the fun. All dogs must be on a leash (6ft or less) throughout the program and be able to play well with others.

All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $6.

Location: Motts Run Reservoir.

November 21 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Walk with a Hawk

Earthquest will be offering some amazing experiences to learn about Birds of Prey. On our Walk With a Hawk, we will take a hike through the woods while one of our educators teaches you about Hawks and what makes them so special. During our walk, our Flighted, Non-Releasable Harris’s Hawk will follow us through the woods in the trees. Participants are encouraged to take pictures and at the end of the program, our trainer will allow everyone to take turns standing for pictures with the hawk.

During our walk we ask that everyone remain socially distanced to follow CDC Guidelines and keep everyone safe, masks are encouraged. www.earthquest.org Pre-registration is required. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Fee: $25/person, kids under 12 are free (please register the children as well under Walk With a Hawk - Kids under 12) Location: Motts Run Reservoir Friday, November 20 at 4-5 p.m. and Wednesday, December 2 at 4-5 p.m.

Look Alive! Vulture Virtues

Vultures are the unsung heroes of the natural world. They are the best sanitation engineers you could ask for, impervious to disease, and one of the largest species of bird in our area.

Take this opportunity to come out to Motts Run with Earthquest (www. earthquest.org) and learn about these cool creatures and the impact on our environment. You will have the chance to get up close and personal with a few of these creatures as well.

Pre-registration is required. Please register the children under 12 as well as space is limited.

Fee: $25/person, kids under 12 free Location: Motts Run Reservoir Wednesday, December 16 at 4-5 pm

Explore the ‘Possum’bilities

Come out and meet animal ambassadors from Awesome ‘Possumz!

Awesome ‘Possumz uses live opossums to educate the public about the only native marsupial in the United States.

Take this opportunity to learn more about these cool creatures, their adaptations, and the impact they have on our environment. This event is open to all ages but all children must be accompanied by an adult. Preregistration is required.

For more information on Awesome ‘Possumz, visit: www. awesomepossumz.com Fee: $15/person, kids under 12 free Location: Motts Run Reservoir Sunday, December 20 at 2-3 p.m.

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FXBG Fall Programs

Winter Solstice Night Hike

Join a naturalist at Motts Run Reservoir on the shortest day of the year and the first day of Winter - the Winter Solstice.

Participants will take a night hike on one of the trails (less than a mile) and afterwards enjoy hot cocoa by the campfire. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Pre-registration is required. This program is for adults and kids ages 6 and up. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Fee: $6/person Location: Motts Run Reservoir Date: Monday, December 21 at 5:30-7 p.m.

First Day Hike

Start the new year off right by spending the first day out in Nature! Bring out the whole family to take a hike on one of the many trails at Motts Run Reservoir and enjoy a fun activity along the way. Come out to this event anytime between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. The First Day Hike at Motts Run is completely free! Don’t miss out on this fun opportunity to kick off the year on the right foot.

Location: Motts Run Reservoir Date: Friday, January 1, 2021 at 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Publication Date: November 13, 2020

Tin-Punched Lantern Workshop

Come and take part in an old-fashioned art as we create beautiful lanterns from upcycled cans. These are perfect to decorate your home for the holidays or whenever you wish. You will be able to choose your own design for your lanterns. Bring a hammer to use and we will provide the rest. This workshop is for adults and kids over 12. All kids must be accompanied by a paying adult. Pre-registration is required.

Fee: $6/person Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center Date: Tuesday, December 1 at 6 p.m.

Woodpecker Walk

The winter woods are a great place to look for our resident woodpeckers. Join a naturalist as we study the different local woodpecker species, learn their calls, and go on a hike to find some. Bring your own binoculars if you have them. Preregistration is required. This program is for adults and kids ages 5 and up. All children must attend with a paying adult.

Fee: $6/person.

Location: Motts Run Reservoir.

Date: Wednesday, December 9 at 10-11:30 a.m.

Cooking Fun with S.T.E.M. Workshop

Pocket Pop Up Program

Come out to meet and greet with Pocket, our resident corn snake. Pocket and a naturalist will be at Alum Spring Park from 2-4. Stop by when you can to learn about, touch, and maybe even hold this sweet reptile. This free program is come and go, so stop by anytime between 2-4. No registration required. Open to all ages. Please wear a mask.

Location: Alum Spring Park Shelter Date: Thursday, December 3 at 2-4 p.m.

4yrs-8yrs and 9yrs-12yrs S.T.E.M. and cooking? What a great combination! This handson cooking workshop will help participants explore, learn, and develop S.T.E.M. skills while also creating delicious and nutritious entrees. A different S.T.E.M. principal will be explored in every workshop.

Recipes will be included. All safety protocols will be in place to create a fun-filled and safe experience for our participants.

Instructor: Chef Wendy of Kidz R Cookin’.

Saturday, December 19, 10am-12:30pm (Ages 4-8yrs) Saturday, December 19, 1:30pm-3pm (Ages 9-12yrs) Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center Fee: $65 per child per session, Pre-registration is required.

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Afternoon Discoveries with FAM 4th-5th Grade Series

2nd-3rd Grade Series

Powhatan People

Powhatan People

Discover what life was like for the Powhatan people along the Rappahannock River.

Through discussion of artifacts, photographs, and drawings, students learn about the Virginia Indians’ traditional food ways, shelter, and clothing as well their reliance on natural resources. Covers English, History and Social Studies, and Science SOLs. Monday, November 16, 4:30pm-5:45pm

Discover what life was like for the Powhatan people along the Rappahannock River.

Through discussion of artifacts, photographs, and drawings, students learn about the Virginia Indians’ traditional food ways, shelter, and clothing as well their reliance on natural resources. Covers English, History and Social Studies, and Science SOLs. Monday, December 7, 4:30pm-5:45pm

Fredericksburg underwater

bridging the past

Fredericksburg Underwater is a program about the largest recorded Flood in Fredericksburg’s History, the flood of 1942.

By examining this local event, participants will learn about what causes and effects of flooding and how rising water effects a community. Covers English, History and Social Studies, Mathematics & Science SOLs. Monday, November 23, 4:30pm-5:45pm

faces of the civil war

Explore the lives of soldiers and Fredericksburg civilians during the American Civil War. Students will utilize primary sources and artifacts to understand the war through personal experiences. Covers English, History and Social Studies SOLs. Monday, November 30, 4:30pm-5:45pm

Explore the history, and engineering behind Fredericksburg bridges. This program uses primary sources, and inquiry-based activities to further understand how and why bridges were built over the Rappahannock River.

Covers English, History and Social Studies, and Mathematics SOLs. Monday, December 14, 4:30pm-5:45pm

life in a Port Town

What would life have been like in colonial Fredericksburg? Using interactive hands-on activities, this program teaches students about the development of Fredericksburg as a port town, the colonial marketplace, and residents. Covers English, History and Social Studies, and Mathematics SOLs. Monday, December 21, 4:30pm-5:45pm

Cost: $10 per class per child or $25 per series per child All workshops are held at the Dorothy Hart Community Center.

Pre-registration is required.

Register online at parks.fxbg.com or call our office at 540-372-1086 ext. 0.

FXBG Fall Programs Delicious Desserts and Baking Workshop

4yrs-8yrs and 9yrs-12yrs In this workshop participants will learn the fundamentals and science of baking. Every workshop will consist of mixing, folding, zesting, and more! This hands-on workshop will show our participants how easy, fun & DELICIOUS baking can be. Recipes will be included. All safety protocols will be in place to create a funfilled and safe experience for our participants. Instructor: Chef Wendy of Kidz R Cookin’.

Saturday, November 21, 10am-12:30pm (Ages 4-8yrs) Saturday, November 21, 1:30pm-3pm (Ages 9-12yrs) Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center Fee: $65 per child per session, Pre-registration is required.

Spa Essentials for Kidz Workshop

4yrs-8yrs and 9yrs-12yrs Luxurious body butters, lip balms, and bath bombs are but some of the awesome toiletries that will be prepared in this camp! Participants will utilize natural, organic, and wholesome ingredients to create their very own signature products.

Recipes & certificates included. All safety protocols will be in place to create a fun-filled and safe camp for our participants.

Instructor: Chef Wendy of Kidz R Cookin’.

Saturday, December 12, 10am-12:30pm (Ages 4-8yrs) Saturday, December 12, 1:30pm-3pm (Ages 9-12yrs) Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center Fee: $65 per child per session, Pre-registration is required.

Parent Date Night

4yrs-12yrs Date night for parents = FUN night for kids! Our fun-filled night will include social distanced games and activities. An awesome dance party AND a delicious, hands on cooking activity. All safety protocols will be in place to create a fun-filled and safe evening for the kiddos. Instructor: Chef Wendy of Kidz R Cookin’.

Fridays, 6pm-8:30pm November 20 December 11 December 18 Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center Fee: $55 per child per session, Pre-registration is required.

Publication Date: November 13, 2020

Afterschool Nature Club

5yrs-11yrs Let’s have some fun in Nature! We’ll meet one Thursday a month from October - January. Each date will feature a different topic so be sure to catch them all. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and bring a reusable water bottle (labeled). No nonregistered siblings please. Pre-registration is required for this program.

Thursdays at 4:30-6:00 pm November 19 - Treerific Trees December 17 - Woodpecker Walk January 21 - Winter Wonders Location: Motts Run Reservoir.

Fee: $10/session, only kids pay.

FXBG STEM Club- STEMist

6yrs-12yrs Fredericksburg STEM ClubX is an enriching and friendly program. In an informal setting dedicated to empowering young people, this program aims to inspire independent problem solving for our future STEMist. They will be given a chance to explore aspects of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math which will require them to be creative, innovative and think strategically.

Wednesday Session Themes: Inventors of Tomorrow, Types of Energy Introduction, A to Z STEM Careers, Thanksgiving STEM, Chemistry Creations, Up! Up! Up! and Away Friday Session Themes: Electricity and Circuits, Roller Coaster Engineering Challenge, Make it Move! STEM Challenge, Introduction to VEX IQ, Coding and Micro:Bit, Video Gaming Event Students will receive certificates of completion, weekly STEM projects, STEM journals, daily incentives, and other STEM educational materials.

Wednesdays, Oct 28-Dec 9, 3pm-5pm Fridays, Oct 30-Dec 11 (No Class Nov. 27), 4pm-6pm Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center Fee: $13 per child per class, Pre-registration is required.

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FXBG Fall Programs Become a Citizen Scientist

6yrs and up Scientists need your help - yes, you!

Even if you’re not a professional scientist, you can contribute to studies going on all around the world! Join a naturalist as we discover new ways to take part in large nature studies from our own city, park, or yard. We will show you different apps you can use to report cloud cover to NASA, log all types of living things on online databases, and more. After this program, you will be able to be a citizen scientist wherever you go. This program is for everyone ages 6+; kids and adults both pay. Bring along a phone or other electronic device that can take pictures, access the internet, and download apps.

Wednesday, November 18, 2pm-3:30pm Location: Alum Spring Park Shelter Fee: $6/person. Pre-Registration is required.

Sew What Kidz- Slumber Party Ready

6yrs-12yrs With the holidays upon us, it is Slumber Party Season with your family and friends! Bust out the games, movies, and junk food before staying up late laughing and talking. But to top it all off, show up in fashionista style with your DIY matching Sleep Mask and Pillow!

Instructor: Talasha Carrington-Lewis of Sew What Kidz.

Saturday, November 21, 10am-1pm Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center Fee: $40 per child Pre-registration is required.

Sew What Kidz- Custom Christmas Gifts

6yrs-12yrs Learn to use a Cricut Maker and Heat Press so you can make your loved ones custom holiday gifts! Tis the season for creativity and giving! You will go home with three custom made gifts perfectly wrapped and ready for the tree! Instructor: Talasha Carrington-Lewis of Sew What Kidz.

Saturday, December 5, 10am-1pm Saturday, December 19, 10am-1pm Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center Fee: $80 per child per session Pre-registration is required.

Publication Date: November 13, 2020

Horseback Riding Lessons

Beginner to Beginner Plus 6yrs and older Our riding program progresses through beginner into beginner plus levels. Basic grooming, handling, safety leads straight into understanding the tack, adjustments & correct riding position & aid applications. Partnership with the horse requires patience and developing an understanding of becoming a fair, gentle leader. A shoe or boot with a heel is the only equipment you need; we provide the rest. Join us for fun and fresh air!! Pre-registration required. Location: White Buffalo Horse Farm. Have questions? Please email Judy wbfjwatson@gmail.com Beginners Wednesdays, 4:00pm-5:00pm Fridays, 4:00pm-5:00pm Saturdays, 10:00am-11:00am Sundays, 10:00am–11:00am Beginners Plus Mondays, 4:00pm-5:00pm Tuesdays, 4:00pm-5:00pm Saturdays, 9:00am-10:00am Sundays, 9:00am-10:00am November 27- December 23 $130/$140 (residents/non-residents) * Horseback riding classes are for youth and adults! PreRegistration is required.

Turkey Trek

6yrs and up Gobble, Gobble! Turkey Day is coming up so why not come out to learn all about this cool feathered friend? Join a naturalist as we discover more about the Wild Turkey, make our own turkey calls, and look for turkey scratches. For ages 6+; adults and children both pay.

Wednesday, November 25, 9am-10:30am at Motts Run Reservoir Fee: $6/person. Pre-Registration is required.

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FXBG Fall Programs

Publication Date: November 13, 2020

Adult Group Fitness

18yrs and above Group Fitness is a great way to stay active and meet like-minded individuals. All fitness levels are encouraged to join. Each time you attend a class, it is one punch. Attend any class during the week with this monthly pass.

Nature Art

Need a new outlet for your creativity? Join a naturalist at Motts Run Reservoir as we use natural items to create master pieces. Each session will feature a different project so be sure to sign up for them all. This program is for adults and kids ages 12+. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Pre-registration is required.

Fee: $10/person.

Location: Motts Run Reservoir Dates: Wednesday, December 9 at 2-3:30 p.m., Saturday, January 23 at 2-3:30 p.m., and Saturday, February 20 at 2-3:30 p.m.

Dog CPR and Rescue Breaths

14 years and up PetPro CPR and First Aid is a classroom, video based, instructor led course that teaches the basics of Dog CPR and Rescue Breaths. Recognizing the signs of cardiopulmonary arrest, hand placement and how to give effective rescue breaths.

Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Sonja Johnson.

Thursdays, 6pm–8pm at Dorothy Hart Community Center.

December 8 January 12 January 26 $38/$43 per session (resident/non-resident).

Pre-Registration is required.

Monday: Early Morning Sculpt and Tone, 8:10am - 9:00am. This class includes a varsity of exercises to strengthen, tone and keep you flexible.

Core condition floor work will also be part of the class.

Tuesday: Gentle Yoga, 8:30am - 9:30am. Stretch, strengthen, breathe and relax with this restorative class. Work at your individual level as the instructor guides you through a series of standing, seated, and lying postures. Appropriate for those new to Yoga and those familiar with traditional poses.

Wednesday: Early Morning Sculpt and Tone, 8:10am - 9:00am. This class includes a varsity of exercises to strengthen, tone and keep you flexible.

Core condition floor work will also be part of the class.

Thursday: Weights and Cardio Mix, 8:30am - 9:30am. Weights and cardio together? Why not! This class will combine strength training and cardiovascular training into one class. Build your endurance and increase your strength during this class.

Friday: Pilates for the beginner to intermediate levels, 11:30am - 12:20pm.

Pilates is for ages and abilities! Class will focus on activating deep muscles while helping tone, streamline and improve your posture through the emphasis on body conditioning, core muscles training and flexibility.

Bring your own mat and set of weights, or two if you want! Bring your own towel, water bottle, and wear comfortable clothing. Masks will be required when physical distancing is unable to be obtained. Class will be held in the auditorium. Participants will enter and exit the auditorium via the Charles St. door.

Location: DHCC Auditorium Mondays – Fridays Monthly $35/$35 (residents and non-residents)

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Take a Trip with Us! Mackinac Island

8 Days May 1-8, 2021 Highlights: Chicago, Millennium Park, Holland’s Tulip Time Festival, Mackinac Island, Grand Hotel, Frankenmuth, Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village. Highlights: Chicago, Millennium Park, Holland’s Tulip Time Festival, Mackinac Island, Grand Hotel, Frankenmuth, Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village This classic Midwestern tour features Illinois and Michigan.

See quaint Charlevoix’s unique stone “mushroom houses.”

Savor two incredible nights amid the luxury of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Enjoy a horse and buggy tour of Mackinac Island. Explore the wonderful city of Chicago with a local guide. Spend a night in the Bavarian-influenced town of Frankenmuth. In Dearborn, experience the inspirational Henry Ford Museum and view historic homes at Greenfield Village including the famous American workshops of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Robert Frost.

May 1-8, 2021 Cost: $3,299 per person (double occupancy) and $4,299 per person (single occupancy). *Cost includes land, air, taxes/ fees, pick up to and from airport, most meals and tour manager Deposit of $500 due upon reservation. Final payment due by May 1, 2021 To register or find out more information visit the Dorothy Hart Community Center or online at https://gateway. gocollette.com/link/1034252.

Publication Date: November 13, 2020

America’s Cowboy Country

8 Days September 20-27, 2021 Highlights: Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Choice on Tour between Buffalo Bill Center of the West and Heart Mountain Interpretive Center, Deadwood, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mt. Rushmore, Badlands National Park.

Visit Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park, Mt. Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial on this great American adventure. Spend two nights in the cowboy town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the crown jewel of the Northern Rockies.

Experience the Wild West as it once was at Yellowstone National Park, home to an incredible array of wildlife and Old Faithful. Search for free-ranging herds of buffalo in Custer State Park. Check off one of life’s must-dos with the thrill of seeing Old Faithful erupt. Marvel at Grand Teton National Park’s towering peaks, marked with mountain glaciers. Soak in stunning views of Mt. Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorials.

September 20-27, 2021 Cost: $3,449 per person (double occupancy) and $4,299 per person (single occupancy). *Cost includes land, air, taxes/ fees, pick up to and from airport, most meals and tour manager Deposit of $500 due upon reservation. Final payment due by July 22, 2021 To register or find out more information visit the Dorothy Hart Community Center or online at https://gateway. gocollette.com/link/1034223.

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