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history’s stories: father’s day founder history in our backyard...drummer boy

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what’s in a diamond?.....play ball

Brian strobel journey to commencement

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mental health: a love-one with substance abuse

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it’s all energy: give your immune system a boost

Adrian and Casey Silversmith the art of PB&J

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emancipated patients: food health connection

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your health matters:

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art in the ’burg ...galleries in June

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bowling green scene a happening hamlet

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not sure to vaccinate?

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astrology & you poetryman: the swan

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fredericksburg sketches sounds of summer concert series

elizabeth woodford A tribute

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on the porch...life in fredericksburg Messages

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sophia street throwdown: pottery primer

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everything greens: june programs in bloom

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In the Garden: june thoughts

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growing & crawling....wheel bug

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...And more!

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biz bits: who’s hiring?

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tidbits...small bites of local news

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season’s bounty: back to the grill

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friendship & crepes

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spirits: watermelon cocktails

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life after covid

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vino: chilling with wine

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Calendar of Events

appleton campbell: a can do story

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A Story Behind Every Chair Brian Strobel’s Journey to Commencement by collette caprara Jenny had witnessed her son develop his creativity and his award-winning talent as a photographer, producing thoughtprovoking and stunningly beautiful images of scenes that many of us may have passed by, unaware and preoccupied.

She had also seen Noah's qualities

A neighbor, Jenny, recently saw that, even in the evening twilight, the door to my makeshift "garage office" was up, and she ventured over to share the thoughts and emotions that were cascading around her and through her.

Her son, Noah Strobel, was graduating from the University of Mary Washington as one of the members of the "Class of 2020." The graduation ceremony had been postponed from last May, due to the health restrictions and precautions that have turned our lives upside down for more than a year. The approach of the Big Day, was eliciting a panoply of memories of crucial, defining moments in her family's lives.

Noah was her younger son. As a treasured old photograph depicts, he had been the little guy who had tagged along with his older brother Nathan to join his friends and neighbors at the local stop sign that served as the school-bus stop. As all moms know, it is the milestone moments such as this graduation ceremony that give testimony to the speed at which time passes-a rate that is not only mind-bogglingly fast but which also seems to accelerate.

of dedication a n d commitment as he volunteered his time with the city's rescue squad and had been awarded a citation for his outstanding service.

I personally witnessed the care and attention that he gave to those whose lives he touched when they were in dire need of medical care. I was in the waiting room of Mary Washington Hospital's emergency ward when I saw him arrive with a patient in a wheel chair. I watched as he knelt down in front of her, calmly and clearly explaining the situation and what she might expect to happen and making sure that she was as comfortable

as possible, with empathy that was reminiscent of Mother Theresa's care.

The need to respond to trauma would become even more deeply personal for Noah. He, Jenny, and Nathan were called upon to rally their courage and faith when his father, Brian Strobel--a beloved local radio personality--was diagnosed with colon cancer.

They accompanied him on his journey through grueling treatments and shared the fear that the thought of impending mortality brings. They celebrated when, under the care of a renowned and admired local oncologist, Brian's cancer went into remission.

For Brian, that brush with death brought a reassessment of his life's activities, and he embraced the simple life of a dog-walker-a vocation in which he embraced with the pets in his care with the same heart and humor he had bestowed on his radio listeners. He even began writing a book depicting each of their unique personalities. (In the years to come, Noah and Nathan would engage in their own pet-sitting ventures with a similar heart.)

Suddenly, unimaginable tragedy struck. While Brian was walking a dog in a quiet neighborhood, a truck veered off the road, crashing through a mailbox and newspaper box, as it careened up the

driveway, striking and killing him.

The tragedy of Brian's death would later be compounded with the heroic struggle of Jenny's father, and beloved Grandpa of Nathan and Noah, against the daunting enemy of pancreatic cancer, to which he ultimately succumbed.

His absence left behind longing memories of the delight he took in local celebrations, performances and concerts and their cherished traditional holiday gatherings at Graves Mountain Lodge.

Jenny and her two sons mustered the courage and faith to provide mutual support and love that could, alone, see them through these tragic losses. In spite of this challenge, Noah managed to continue and excel in his academic endeavors, which would climax in this year's commencement ceremony.

As Jenny stood before me and the darkness of the evening descended, she confided, "I know I will not get through the graduation without tears."

Even then, she was misting up amid the emotions of pride, gratitude, and shared sorrows.

A day later, Jenny sent me a photo of the University's grounds that had been prepared for the upcoming ceremony with hundreds of empty folding chairs arranged with social distancing in anticipation of the arrival of the graduates. As I considered those rows and rows of seats throughout the expansive site, one thought arose: Though Noah's journey to this commencement was unique and deeply moving, there is "A Story Behind Every Chair."

Collette Caprara is a local artist and writer.

Photos by Shuaib Ahmad.

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A living & growing city by tom conway The house I live in on Caroline Street, built in the early 1920's on the edge the Historic District, used to be a small corner grocery store. A few doors down stands the Rising Sun Tavern, built

by George Washington's brother in 1760.

Behind us, on Princess Anne Street, Fred Feaster runs an auto detailing shop called Immaculate Details out of a building that a century ago housed a plow factory.

Across the street, BMWs are repaired in a former gas station that dates back to the 1920's, when Route 1 ran right through downtown carrying travelers up and down the East Coast. Our little block, like every block in downtown Fredericksburg, has remnants of every era of American history. It's a part of what makes our town such a rich and fascinating place to live.

But history didn't stop when George Washington moved to Alexandria, or when the United States Army defeated the Confederates, or when I-95 was built.

Fredericksburg, right now, is a living and growing city, full of people with new ideas who are actively creating the history future generations will look back on. The main Historic District in Fredericksburg is a wonderful, walkable mix of history and vibrant businesses, with more than 40 chef-run restaurants and hundreds of independent businesses and shops. It's a wonderful place to visit.

To get there, however, many visitors to our city drive down Princess Anne Street, which is less attractive.

"Revitalization is long overdue," says David C. Primmer, President of the Rising Sun Neighborhood Association, who lives on Caroline Street just a block from Princess Anne. "It's one of the main entrances to the city and in 12 years of living here it hasn't changed.

It's sketchy, tattered, and tired. Not just one block, but the whole stretch."

That's why he and many others are excited about the city's plan to create

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a Creative Maker District that extends down Princess Anne Street from Route One all the way to Fauquier Street, two blocks from the downtown library and the Lewis Store. The concept is intended to encourage entrepreneurship and creative endeavors while also promoting adaptive reuse of historic existing structures for both business and residential use.

"We want to revitalize the area," says Adam Lynch of the City Planning Commission. "We want to create a destination, and it's already happening. It's happening all along Princess Anne with places like Happy Endings, Mason Dixon Café, Canal Quarter Arts, and Red Dragon Brewery. It's a good start, but we need more. We want to be a city that produces things and markets them."

"We want this area to be bustling with people," says Adrian Silversmith, the founder of Sprelly LLC, who are creating a new storefront and light manufacturing facility for their delicious nut butters, jams, and jellies on Princess Anne. "There are just so many ideas out there. What we have now is great, but to see it be more lively, to just park and say, 'I'm going to see five things in a few blocks that are unique to Fredericksburg.' That's what I would love to see in this area."

And certainly that progress is evident. In addition to Sprelly, who will be opening in just a few weeks, plans are underway for Haley's Honey Meadery to open in what used to be a Pure gas station a few blocks away, and renovations are ongoing at the Embrey Mill, which will house condominiums, offices, an event space, and a restaurant within its historic industrial facade. Canal Quarter Arts is also renovating and will soon be offering beer, wine, and sandwiches at their lunch you for bringing such positivity in what has been a trying year.

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Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for our community.

Kevin Brown & Friends of Chatham Board of Directors

Another great issue....Fabulous cover Caroline! (“To the Glimmering World”, Caroline Murphy, April, 2021) Sam Walter

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Hi Brynn.

A very nicely written editorial.("{How Will Your Lemons Taste", January, 2021) Thanks for opening my

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counter. Eventually, the iconic Embrey Power Plant will be renovated as well. Plans currently have it housing a restaurant and opportunities for recreation and education on the Rappahannock River.

Slowly, the abandoned storefronts and industrial sites are being reclaimed and brought back to life. The Creative Maker District is just one more way to accelerate the process.

"It's a concept I embrace wholeheartedly," says Primmer. "Who wouldn't want this area to be improved? If there's a group that's forward thinking and that wants to make something better, most people will say, 'Let's give it a try.' What we need is diversity, small businesses, mom and pop type places, people who create things, and offer unique services. I feel like that's what's happening here."

Fredericksburg will continue to grow and change in all sorts of positive and creative ways, and you'll see it all here as you read this issue of Front Porch cover to cover.

Tom & his wife Donelloen Schlosser back to Fredericksburg after several years of exile in Northern Virginia. eyes to the bright side. My grumpy side needed that. Another lemon is trying to deter the red squirrels from emptying my bird feeder - it will turn sweet when I defeat them!

Jay Bigenwald I can't thank you enough for using my article on the Augustine family ("A Family Affair") in April's Front Porch!

It looks wonderful. The family and I are very grateful.

Best, Anne Bennett

Sophia Street Throwdown A Pottery primer

By Dan Finnegan temperature, usually in an electric kiln.

There is a white version that fires to a similar temperature.

These clays remain porous after firing

Fredericksburg is home to a large group of potters and an even larger group of patrons who purchase and use our work which helps keep us creating in our studios. The great thing about the Throwdown is the chance for potters to meet and get to know the people who buy our work.

That conversation often includes a little information about the making process. But unless you've made pots yourself you may not know much about all the decisions and processes involved in making even a simple cup.

"What am I to make, something functional or sculptural? Which clay should I use? What kind of decoration am I interested in? What temperature will I fire to? What kind of kiln will I fire?" Of course, choosing which clay to use is a logical start.

We have a wide variety to choose from: the most ubiquitous clay on earth is often called earthenware or terra cotta, an iron bearing clay that is found all around the globe and was the clay of choice or necessity for most civilizations…with the exception of Asia where ceramic technology was much more advanced. Red clays like these are fired to a relatively low

4,000 years ago. Stoneware wasn't understood in the western world until medieval time. It consists mainly of a material called kaolin and requires much more heat to achieve the finished product but it is much more durable than other clays and is vitrified which means 'to turn it into a glass-like substance' which renders it waterproof. Kaolin is not found as readily as earthenware and, like mentioned earlier, it all depends on geology. For instance, there is very little kaolin in Virginia but North Carolina is loaded with it and has dozens of different kaolins, each with unique characteristics.

Because so many potters work in urban areas, electric kilns have become the norm and, largely based on economics,

Neal Reed which makes them perfect for plants but require a liner glaze to hold water. (In our part of Virginia many gardeners will be familiar with a clay called Blue Marl and while it has a gray/green/blue color in nature, when fired in a kiln it comes out red, much like your planters and brick.) The iron in clay gives it its color but it is also an active flux and if fired too high would melt into a puddle (I've done this!) Using low temperature clays provides the potter with a wide variety of color choices as many of the materials used to decorate with don't survive the higher temperatures. Trista Chapman and Steven Summerville's work are good examples. Using stains and slips and glaze they create work that is exuberant in color and design.

Stoneware clay was first discovered and developed in China almost

sgrafitto, applying a thin coat of a contrasting colored clay (slip) to the surface of the pot and then scratching and scraping the surface to leave behind images and patterns. DD also applies slips but with a technique called trailing which leaves a raised design on the surface. They both then finish their work with a translucent glaze before firing.

My own work is stoneware fired on the high end of the spectrum. For many years I worked downtown and fired my pottery with a kiln that used gas burners for heat. I used a wide variety of glazes and decorating techniques. I made new choices when I closed my shop and moved out to the woods. There I built a large kiln with two chambers that is heated with wood. (left) Only some of that work is glazed because I also add salt into the fire and both the wood ash and the salt vapor change the surface of the pots in a way that I find exciting. My clay is a stoneware mined in North Carolina…I have a Japanese friend there who has rediscovered the clay sources originally used in early colonial times and has reintroduced them to contemporary potters. These clays contribute interesting and subtle characteristics.

There are plenty of other clay choices, raku and porcelain for instance, but you'll have to come to the Sophia Street Studio Pottery Throwdown to learn more!

Steven Summerville they are fired at the low end of what is recognized as stoneware. This is what you see when you visit LibertyTown and see work like Neal Reed and DD Lecky. While an electric kiln will melt the applied glazes, potters usually introduce exciting decorating techniques to enhance their pots. Neal employs a technique called

Dan Finnegan, a nationally known potter, is the founder of LibertyTown Arts Workshop Sophia Street Throwdown Saturday, June 12, 10a-5 5p a great day of incredible pottery, live music, demonstrations and fun

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Appleton Campbell quintessential “Can-DO” Story

Handcrafted & Waterproof

By Country Zest Appleton Campbell promises to offer no hard sell, no surprise charges, an up-front flat rate, and a true 100 percent guarantee.

If a t e c h n i c i a n misdiagnoses the problem, the added cost is the company's, not the customer.

(Lto R) Michael Appleton, Kathy & Jason Anderson Appleton Campbell, in business for 45 years, still locally owned and operated, handles heating, plumbing, air conditioning, and electric, both repair and new install, in over 13 counties.

A trusted regional presence, now headed by Mike Appleton, the grandson of founder Jim Appleton, the company relocated in May 2020 to a new commercial building in Warrenton and is now poised for smart growth. It's a quintessential American 'can-do' story, with a valuedriven work ethic behind it.

Not surprisingly, there's also a fourth generation on board at the company. Mike's son Michael, 31, offers a strong leadership presence both in the office and out in the field.

He had just started working there in 2007 when a strategic decision was made by the company to shut down "new construction," eliminating its status as a subcontractor in order to focus intently on homeowners needs for residential service, repair and replacement.

The prevailing intent was to work directly for the client, provide trusted personal service, assess their needs, educate them on their options, and execute the work expeditiously and professionally.

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Michael and service manager Jason Anderson, want their Godfrey clients to be satisfied from the first call to the after-service follow up, for the optimal customer experience start to finish.

Just as an example, a customer call to replace a water line Appleton Campbell had installed 11 years before. When they dug it up, the line had plastic fittings, instead of brass as industry standards recommend.

So, the company replaced it at no charge.

With 90-plus employees (5560 in the field) and a fleet of 65 plus trucks, serving an area of some 75 towns and cities, it's a busy operation.

"Recruitment is our biggest challenge," Michael said. "We have to grow our own technicians."

Appleton Campbell recruits from local high schools and community colleges, and partners with the federal Department of Veteran Affairs to also provide possible candidates. The training, including classes, meetings, videos, slide shows, and skills practice, is held in-house for apprentices and helpers.

There is further schooling out of state, followed by ride-alongs with experienced lead techs.

Service support, both remote and on site if needed, is provided by Jason Anderson and each individual trade manager he supervises (HVAC, plumbing, and electric). Trucks are stocked with common parts and

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pieces, but all other inventory is delivered daily from distributors or manufacturers to warehouse space at Appleton Campbell.

Kathy Godfrey, the public relations manager related that technicians (in best practices mode) have moved snakes from under houses, carried in groceries, and removed big tree limbs as a courtesy to their clients.

Jason, an Air Force veteran who also served in the Air National Guard (with temporary deployments to Saudi Arabia and Egypt), has been with Appleton Campbell for 11 years.

"It's the best place I've ever worked-a family experience for all of us," he said.

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There are birthday parties, holiday celebrations, donuts & coffee, ice cream, yoga classes, trade-athalon contests before work (winners receive a set of expensive power tools), and a culture where transparency and clear communication is encouraged across all levels of employment, the better to create a collaborative spirit.

The company also offers competitive wages, paid training, paid v a c a t i o n s / h o l i d a y s , truck/gas/uniforms, medical and dental insurance, and a retirement plan.

When queried about working with family, Michael said with a big grin, "I wouldn't have it any other way."

One day recently, Michael was offered a chance to go in on a lottery ticket at work.

"No thanks," he answered simply. "I'm doing what I want to do for the rest of my life."

All and all, it's a nice gig for everyone at Appleton Campbell.

Appleton Campbell can be reached at 540-3 368-6 6392 for all your Plumbing, Heating, AC, & Electrical needs or if you wish to apply for a position in this great employee environment

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Everything Greens june programs in bloom @ downtown greens

By Marianne Tokarz Dean’s Plastering Services Plaster, Stucco, Drywall, Art 540.656.2399 540.419.8878 luckyluckydean@aol.com

Spring has been jam-packed with events at the garden, and so is June as we transition into summer. Check out some of the events happening in the garden from now through the end of the month.

All of our weekly fitness classes are free but donations are always welcome. We hope you'll join us at one of our programs!

If you have any

Children's Yoga in the Garden: Every Thursday @ 4pm - 4:30pm Bring the kiddos to our Upper Garden for Children's Yoga in the Garden. Bring your water bottle and a mat or towel. Mats can be provided and are first-come-firstserve. Sign up using the link provided!

Yoga in the Garden: Every Monday @ 4:30pm Becca Childress Join from Dragonfly Studios as she hosts a one-hour yoga class in the Upper Garden. This class is great for beginners but all experience levels are welcome. Bring a water bottle and a mat. If you don't have a yoga mat, one can be provided for you.

Table Art Project Design Submissions: Through June 15th CALLING ALL ARTISTS! Downtown Greens is looking for local artists to submit designs for our Table Art Project. We have several freshly sanded tables that are in need of some amazing local art. We'll provide the tables and varnish, you provide your art! Designs must be submitted by June 15th.

Interested?

Email programs@downtowngreens.org for more info!

Hip Hop Step Aerobics: Every Wednesday @ 5:30pm Join April Kenney in the Upper Garden as she gets our blood pumping with some fun and energetic Hip Hop Step Aerobics in the Upper Garden. All you need is your water bottle!

Please join with me and continue to support our Local FXBG small businesses SUZY STONE Mobile:540.847.0630 Office: 540-898-2900 suzystone22@gmail.com C21redwood.com

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Dance Matrix Performance: June 5th @ 5pm Dance Matrix Company will DTG workshops in partnership with Habitat for be producing a live, outdoor Humanity. focused on basic vegetable gardening performance event in the Lower for any space Garden, sponsored in part by The Fredericksburg Arts Commission! The volunteer garden hours. We encourage event will include a special piece by Dance you to bring your own gloves, although Matrix about gardens, using poetry as some can be provided. inspiration. Other featured artists will include performance poet Mickey O'Hearn, Questions about our programs, edancer Amy Kiyaana Limbrick, vocalist mail us at Michelle Ditzler, contemporary dancer programs@downtowngreens.org. Follow Bryson Olivo, singer-songwriter Jim us on Facebook and on Instagram Taylor, and vocalist Talitha Muggenridge. @downtown_greens for updates. Visit our website at downtowngreens.org to sign up Tree ID Class w/Anne Little: June 12th for our monthly e-mail newsletter for @ 10am upcoming events delivered straight to Join Anne Little as she shows us your inbox! how to spot and identify our local trees.

This class will be held at Cossey Botanical Park. Sign up using the link provided.

Marianne Tokarz is the Office Bring your pen and paper and learn Administrator for Downtown Greens everything you need to impress your friends with your tree knowledge!

Art Walk in the Garden: June 12th @ 12pm Join us in the Upper Garden for an art walk featuring local artists who will display their work for sale! From fine art to folk art and everything in between.

Are you an artist interested in having a table?

Email programs@downtowngreens.org for more details!

Jewell Wolterman 12225 Amos Lane, Ste 204 Fredericksburg, VA 22407 540-907-0574 www.elitetitleva.com jwolterman@elitetitleva.com

Volunteer Hours: Thursdays from 3-6 6pm & Saturdays from 9am-n noon Join us every week for drop-in

Founded in 1995, Downtown Greens promotes environmental care by preserving two urban garden areas, using sustainable gardening methods, teaching children through a weekly Garden Club, and raising bees with the Urban Bees program. Located at 206 Charles Street downtowngreens.org. Be sure to visit Fredericksburg's Community Greespace open from sunrise to sunset 365 days per year.

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In the Garden thoughts from the garden By ray mikula compost, peat moss and lime, and now they are all blooming and thriving.

June ushers in the longest days of the year and some of the best flowers of the summer. One of my favorites is the Day Lilly, a staple in many gardens across the country because of their hardiness and show stopping colors. With more than 80,000 cultivars to choose from, it's not hard to find some to fit into your garden.

They are drought hardy and prefer full sun but some can survive in part shade.

They will grow in almost any soil and will most likely survive in your garden.

There are three main things to consider before planting any plants in the garden, sunlight, soil, and water. Water is the easiest to control. Add more if they need it to survive. You can't, however, put plants that need well drained soil into a soggy area. Next is soil. Soil needs to have air 25%, water 25%, organic matter and mineral matter. You can amend soil with things like compost, peat moss, manure, and garden soil mix.

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organic matter and can make the soil drain better if it's mostly clay. Ph can be adjusted by adding lime to make it less acidic and an acidic fertilizer like Holly Tone to lower ph.

Finally light conditions can be very important. Light requirements show up on the tag when you get your plants or can be found on line by googling their name. Full sun is 6+ hours, part sun is 46 hours, part shade is 2-4 hours, and shade is 0-2 hours. Since the sun is at its zenith this month, it is a good time to see how much sun shows up where you want to plant. Take into account trees in the vicinity because as they grow their shade can increase, turning part sun to part shade in a few years. This happened to my first garden plants I put near the edge of the woods. A lot of the Day Lilies started to dwindle and eventually ceased blooming. I transplanted them to a full sun location, amended the soil with

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Having a beautiful garden with healthy thriving plants is easier when you put the plants where they need to be.

Other matters come into the picture with fungus, mold, bugs, pests, and critters who like to eat your plants you've worked so hard to accommodate. But don't fear because help is near.

The Virginia Cooperative Extension office has a help desk to answer your questions when your garden is not working as planned.

Just go to vcestafford.helpdesk@gmail.com.

Describe your problem and include a picture if you have one.

Also Master Gardener Plant Clinics may get the chance to open up this summer as the pandemic subsides and you can ask your questions in person. Just make sure you pick the right place in your garden for your favorite plant.

RayMikula is a Master Gardener.He has several acres of garden space & has been gardening for 62 years. Before retiring Ray was a Earth Science & Astronomy Teacher

Growing & Crawling the Wheel Bug: A Garden pest’s nightmare By janet douberly Arilus cristatus, also known as a Wheel Bug is the largest "true bug" in North America. They derive their name from the distinctive, serrated crest on its upper back that resembles a wheel or gear.

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Wheel bugs are considered beneficial since they eat all the common pests such as caterpillars, moths, and other soft bodied insects. When a Wheel Bug encounters its prey, it slowly lunges forward using its enlarged front legs to seize and hold its victims. Next, the Wheel Bug plunges its hypodermic-like beak into some soft body part. The Wheel Bugs saliva is paralytic and is also loaded with enzymes that dissolve their prey's insides, they then slurp out all of the prey's bodily fluids!

Though these giant insects are beneficial, they are not to be messed with!

While they don't actually "bite" humans, they will use their long, piercing mouthpart to jab anyone that makes the mistake of trying to handle them! Their

"bite" is said to be extremely painful, 10x worse than a hornet sting, with the pain and discomfort lasting several days. And, like their cousin the these stink bug, fellas spray a foul smelling substance when threatened.

But have no fear, these creepy crawlies want nothing to do with us! They are very shy and hide whenever possible.

They move and fly slowly. During flight, Wheel Bugs have been compared to a small plane or large grasshopper as they produce a loud buzzing sound.

Janet Douberly is Program Coordinator at Downtown Greens. If you'd like to learn more about things growing and crawling in Fredericksburg, check out our Facebook & Instagram.

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“I Have A Friend” friendship & crepes

By Laurie Black daughter, Sarah.

Kathy says, "It was really nice to share this with Sarah. We had a great time with Denise."

When I asked Kathy Simmons and her senior friend, Denise, if I could highlight them in the Front Porch Fredericksburg magazine, they were delighted by the invitation. Kathy expressed that she wasn't sure they had a good picture of the two of them, but when she shared this fun selfie, I thought it was perfect. Their smiles say so much about their friendship!

Kathy began volunteering with the Senior Visitors Program in 2017. She says, "I searched on the internet for volunteer opportunities for the elderly and came across [Mental Health America of Fredericksburg's] website. I have a special place in my heart for the elderly.

They have so much to share, and I love hearing their stories."

Kathy began visiting Denise in 2018 and originally volunteered with her

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Denise joined the Senior Visitors Program in 2013. She has enjoyed several volunteers since that time, but there is something special in her relationship with Kathy.

Denise says, "Kathy is wonderful.

I have so much fun with her. When we're together the time goes too fast. We have so many things we want to do together.

We cook and go through recipes together. She taught me how to do so many crafts that are different and beautiful for the holidays."

Kathy says of Denise, "She is an amazing person who has seen so much in her life, yet she has a positive attitude and appreciates everything and everyone. She is an absolute joy to be around. I didn't realize how attached I would become to Denise. She is my friend and my family."

I asked Kathy what she and Denise enjoy doing together. Kathy replied, "Denise and I enjoy so many things it's hard to pinpoint one. We cook, craft, do puzzles, play dominos, watch movies, go outside, go for doctor

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appointments, etc. But the one memory I cherish is the day she taught me how to make French Crepes. Denise is from the southern part of France and she has this sweet French accent. We made so many crepes I had to bring some home (of course for my children to taste-test). On another note, Denise has Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas dinner, and Easter dinner with my extended family every year. This September will be our 3rd Friendiversary."

I asked Denise what the Senior Visitors Program (and Kathy) mean to her.

She says, "It means a lot to me. I feel so happy to have found a wonderful friend.

It is so very helpful with depression and loneliness. I've been so blessed and happy to have her in my life. Kathy brings happiness and helpfulness, especially to help solve everyday problems."

I also asked Denise if she would recommend the Senior Visitors Program

to other seniors. "Yes, I certainly would," says Denise. "It's a wonderful program with wonderful people.

It's good for people who are isolated with no one to lean on or understand you. "

If you know a senior who could benefit from having a weekly, friendly visit or if you would like to volunteer to visit a senior, call the Senior Visitors Program at (540) 371-2 2704 or visit our website at mhafred.org to download volunteer or senior applications. The Senior Visitors Program is a free community service program of Mental Health America of Fredericksburg.

Laurie Black is the Senior Visitors Program Coordinator.

BIZ BITS Bring a little sunshine to a senior’s life!

Too many seniors feel lonely and isolated.

YOU can make a difference by volunteering to visit a senior in the Fredericksburg area.

Volunteer training is provided & no special skills are required.

The Senior Visitors Program is a FREE community service program of Mental Health America of Fredericksburg.

Visit mhafred.org or call 540-371-2704

b101.5 career requirement page

By Mandy Smith Who's hiring? It seems like everyone right now! Just walking down Caroline Street, you see in window after window the infamous "Now Hiring" sign.

Businesses are looking for enthusiastic people to join their team, but how much does a sign in the window help find these people?

B101.5 saw a need in the business community to help get the word out about who's hiring. That's why we developed the B101.5 Career Recruitment page. This page can be found at B1015.com keyword: Jobs or just click on the banner found on the main page. As of mid-May we have over 30 businesses listed with more requests coming in every week.

The best part about our Career Recruitment page is it's FREE. We want to help businesses rise up in 2021 and find the workers they need. If you're hiring and want us to help you get the word out, email Mandy@wbqb.com.

If you're looking for a job, don't hesitate to visit our website! Here are some tips to help you nail the interview!

1) Your Resume: a.Update it! b.Keep your bullet points concise (a onepage resume is preferable) c.The need for a cover letter varies, but it's good to have one prepared just in case. d.

Make it look good! Use an easy-toread font, i.e. Times New Roman and make it 12 point. e.Have at least 2 people proof it!

You don't want any spelling errors!

2) Interview: a. Don't be on-time… BE EARLY! At least 10 - 15 minutes early. b Bring a copy of your resume and cover letter. c .Dress appropriately - Dress to impress!

It doesn't matter what the job is, you need to show you care and really want the position by dressing in business casual attire. d. Be knowledgeable - Learn as much as you can about the company. This shows you care and are eager to join the team. e. Be prepared to answer questions There are many websites out there that help people prep for interview questions.

Mentally prepare yourself to answer each question in an open and honest fashion. f. Ask Questions - Have questions ready for your interviewer. This also shows you've prepped for the interview and are taking this process seriously.

3) After the Interview: a. A few hours after your interview, send an email thanking them for their time and specify that you're looking forward to hearing back from them.

In the end it's up to you to make a good impression. What's most important is to take the hiring process seriously and be prepared.

Here are some of the amazing businesses hiring right now you can find listed on B1015.com: Anderson Propane Apple Transfer Moving and Storage B101.5 - Promotion Assistants Fredericksburg SPCA Geico Goodwill Kings Dominion Radley Chevrolet - Sales Consultants Red Apple Pediatric Dental Team Sylvan Learning … just to name a few.

We're so happy to offer businesses the opportunity to have a listing for FREE on B101.5's Career Recruitment page and that's thanks to Radley Chevrolet and Cadillac. Radley has generously sponsored this page allowing businesses and potential employees to take advantage of this service free of charge.

Looking for a Job? Hiring?? Go to B1015.com Keyword: Jobs

Mandy Smith is the Promotions & Marketing Director for B101.5. AKA “AJ” Weekend Air Personality

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By Bill Freehling www.fredericksburgcsa.com

WELCOME TO OUR GREAT OUTDOORS It’s Beautiful ~ Night and Day!

Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm Fri & Sat 11am-10pm Sun 11am - 9pm Bar open until 2am everyday

FredNats Under Way at New Ballpark The FredNats started selling individual-game tickets this morning.

Single-game tickets will be available on a month-to-month basis, starting with the June home stands. Fans interested in purchasing tickets for June can visit the box office, call (540) 858-4242 or visit frednats.com.

Check website for schedule:www.milb.com/fredericksburg

Crumbl Cookies Open Fredericksburg will soon have a new option for delicious cookies available in-store, curbside or for delivery. more at crumbl.com/fredericksburg or on Facebook.

Great Train Race The Great Train Race is returning to downtown Fredericksburg this year.

The beloved annual event features children under the age of 18 racing various distances through the streets of downtown Fredericksburg. COVID-19 shelved the event in 2020, but it will return June 6.

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June 1, increasing commuting options for Fredericksburg-area residents. Under the full-service schedule, VRE will operate 32 daily trains on its two lines.

VRE railcars will remain marked for social distancing, with window seats available in every other row. VRE's train utilization webpage allows passengers to find the train that matches their social distance comfort level. An enhanced, twice-daily cleaning of railcars, and federal and state face mask requirements will also remain in place.

FXBG Free Shuttle Resumes The City of Fredericksburg's popular free downtown weekend shuttle service will resume Friday, June 4. Between June 4 and Labor Day Weekend, the shuttle will run Fridays and Saturdays between 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. People can use the service to take advantage of the plentiful parking along the route and then ride to their favorite restaurants or attractions, or simply to enjoy a scenic 20minute trip around downtown Fredericksburg.

The shuttle, which will be operated by our friends at Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg, will make the following stops: Fredericksburg Visitor Center Intersection of Caroline and William streets Princess Anne Street near Carl's Frozen Custard Canal Quarter near Red Dragon Brewery William and Winchester streets near Mellow Mushroom William and Charles streets near Castiglia's Riders can also make requests for additional stops, time permitting. Come give it a try!

A Mellow Mushroom Restaurant Now Open in Downtown Fredericksburg.

The popular pizza-focused eatery is at the corner of Douglas and William streets in the Liberty Place development.

Mellow Mushroom stone-baked pizzas start with classic Mellow Mushroom crust, made with Appalachian spring water. Build your own pizza from over 40 ingredients or choose one of the classic stone-baked pizzas like the Mighty Meaty. Many of our pizzas can also be made gluten-free or vegan. In addition to stone-baked pizzas, Mellow Mushroom serves munchies, salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Round out your meal with a beer and choose from a selection of 30 draft beers or a tasty, handcrafted cocktails.

Bill Freehling, Fredericksburg's director of economic development and tourism, lives with his wife, Emily, two children, Abby and Andrew, and cockapoo, Chessie, in downtown Fredericksburg.

VRE Full Service Returns The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) will resume its full-service schedule

Season’s Bounty

The Sunken Well Tavern

back to the grill again vanessa moncure

Eat Well Drink Well Live Well 720 Littlepage sunkenwelltavern.com 540-370-0911

The Soup & Taco, Etc. 813 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA

Serving Traditional Mexican, Tex-Mex Food and Something More!!

Tuesday to Saturday 11am-9pm Sunday 11am-6pm

Phone: 540-899-0969 soupntaco@yahoo.com

It's that time of year again! Make room in your refrigerator for a permanent pitcher of sweet tea and load up on the charcoal for summer grilling!

Memorial Day weekend kicks off the the unofficial start of backyard grilling-inearnest. When it's ninety degrees in the shade outside, who feels like standing over a hot stove inside when you can grill outside? And there are SO many outdoor cooking appliances to choose from today from a simple charcoal grill (check out the KUDU grill), to hibachi size to the Green Egg to competition-size; infrared ovens; workhorse Weber propane grills; gas and wood-ffired pizza ovens; grilling stones, griddles and rotisserie spits; complete luxury outdoor gas kitchens; tandoor clay and roti ovens; classic turkey fryers; and boilers, tops in our area for backyard steamed and Old Bay spiced blue crabs. Of course you don't need every listed appliance - with a cast iron skillet, you can fry chicken, blacken fish and keep hush puppies coming - on a grill top you can fry eggs and pancakes, grill sandwiches and vegetables, and cook that delicious pizza and if you love tandoori chicken and flatbread, check out the YouTube videos on how to make your own oven with clay flower pots!

I have to mention the importance of cleaning your grill - before each use, preheat the grill or griddle; fold a small towel, grip with a pair of metal tongs and pour 2-3 tablespoons of canola oil on the end. Use this to oil the griddle top or grill strips to help avoid food sticking. Scrape and clean these after each use, while still hot, with a long-handled brush BUT avoid brushes with metal bristles as they can easily break off and get in your food. Save those for the times you're doing a complete cleaning and washing/scrubbing - when I do those, I put all the disassembled oven-cleaner-proof pieces in a large black trash bag, then spray thoroughly and leave overnight before washing, scraping and wiping clean.

Follow directions on the can of oven cleaner - this is definitely an outside job!

JAMAICAN JERKED CHICKEN OR PORK Jerk sauce is THE Jamaican barbeque sauce and marinade mix.

Prepare the sauce at least an hour before you begin to marinate the meats as it needs time for the flavors to develop. To prepare the sauce, place about two cups roughly cut green onions or scallions, one cup thinly sliced fresh ginger, one-third cup chopped garlic, 4 Scotch Bonnet

chilies or ten whole jalapeno peppers, one cup lime juice and one and onehalf cups soy sauce together in a food processor and puree until very smooth. Pour into a mixing bowl and stir in the following ingredients, adjusting the flavors of soy, lime and brown sugar to your taste. One-quarter cup ground allspice, two teaspoons ground cinnamon, one cup malt vinegar, one half-cup dark brown sugar, two tablespoons dark molasses, one half teaspoon each ground nutmeg and cloves, one tablespoon minced fresh thyme, one teaspoon cracked black pepper and one cup canola oil. Mix together well. This will make enough marinade/BBQ sauce for two large chickens (each cut into eight pieces) and 2-3 pounds of pork loin (sliced into one and one-half inch steaks). Keeps well for about a week refrigerated. TO PREPARE AND SERVE - Marinate meat in just enough sauce to coat, using your hands to cover completely, for about two hours. Discard used marinade. Grill meat over medium heat, turning frequently. Transfer to a serving platter and place a small bowl of the marinade to use as additional BBQ sauce. Delicious served with grilled vegetables or grilled pineapple. This always reminds me of buying jerk chicken at roadside grilling shacks in the Caribbean!

SOUTHWESTERN BEER RIBS Mix together the marinade in a gallon plastic bag - six large cloves of minced garlic, one tablespoon each ground cumin and dried oregano leaves, two tablespoons (or more to taste) ground ancho chili, one half-cup lime juice and a 12-ounce Mexican beer. Place four pounds beef short ribs (or pork tenderloin or chicken wings if you'd like!) in the bag and coat fully with the marinade. Refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally. Remove ribs from the bag and wipe ribs dry to avoid having burned bits while grilling.

Discard marinade. Grill over hot fire, about 2-3 minutes per side. Great with grilled CORN ON THE COB Shuck enough corn for everyone, being careful to remove

all of the silk tassels. Place on hot grill, turning often, until charred all around, about ten minutes. Remove from grill, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with Kosher salt.

GRILLED SHRIMP & VEGETABLE SKEWERS Prepare the marinade - melt onehalf cup butter and add four large grated cloves of garlic, one tablespoon each of lemon juice and Cajun seasoning. Divide in half, as you will brush it on while grilling.

If using wooden skewers, soak in water at least an hour before grilling. Lightly oil metal skewers. Use shrimp size 16-20 count per pound, or 21-24. Peel and devein enough shrimp for 6-8 per person, leaving on the tails. Skewer shrimp and brush on marinade. Cover and refrigerate while preparing vegetable skewers, using a mixture of zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, green peppers and mushrooms.

Brush marinade on vegetables - place shrimp and vegetable skewers on hot grill, brushing often with the marinade, at 3-4 minutes cooking time each side. Sprinkle vegetable with kosher salt and coarse ground pepper. Sprinkle shrimp with finely minced fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Vanessa serves up yummy recipes for all seasons

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SpiritS Watermelon....Summer Superstar

By TIm Nusog Some people look at a watermelon and all they see is ... watermelon. But summer's superstar fruit has the potential to be so much more. This fun seasonal recipe turns the juicy orbs into a boozy punch for two, adding vodka, fresh mint and sparkling wine for a drink that looks as good as it tastes. Now that's something we can raise our rinds to!

Watermelon Punch 1 mini watermelon 6 mint leaves 4 ounces vodka 2 ounces fresh lime juice 1 ounce simple syrup sparkling wine, to top Garnish: lime wheels Garnish: mint sprig 1. With a large spoon or ice cream scoop, carve out the inside of half a mini watermelon and set aside.

2. Add the watermelon chunks & mint leaves to a blender & purée until smooth.

3. Fine-strain the purée to remove pulp and add the juice (about 1 cup) to a separate container.

4. In the carved watermelon half, add cubed ice, vodka, lime juice, simple syrup and 5 ounces watermelon juice.

5Top with the sparkling wine.

6.Garnish with lime wheels and a mint sprig. Serves 2.

Watermelon Mojito There aren't many things in life more refreshing than a good watermelon.

The same sentiment applies to the classic rum-spiked Mojito. So, when you combine the two in a cocktail, you get a hydrating, revitalizing drink that can thwart even the warmest of days The classic Mojito provides a great template for experimentation that can benefit from the addition of fruits, syrups and lengtheners. The Watermelon Mojito is a clear example of the drink's versatility. This easy riff on the classic comes from chef Chad Luethje. It stays true to its roots but features a couple clear departures from the traditional recipe. Rather than rum, lime, sugar, mint

and soda water, this version takes a left turn by subbing agave nectar for simple syrup and skipping the soda water completely.

However, the agave still provides that necessary kick of sweetness, and the fresh watermelon produces a lot of juice when muddled. That juice lengthens the cocktail in a similar fashion to soda, but with more flavor. So you're left with a drink that's arguably even more cooling and refreshing than the classic.

Note that when muddling mint, you want to gently press on the leaves rather than tearing them apart. The former method brings out the herb's natural aromatics and oils, while the latter strategy actually produces bitter

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chlorophyll notes that will leach into your drink.

4 ounces seedless watermelon, chopped 4 large mint leaves 1 tablespoon agave nectar 1/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed 1 1/2 ounces light rum Garnish: lemon twist In a shaker, muddle the watermelon and mint with the agave nectar and lime juice.

Add the rum and fill with ice.

Shake until well chilled, and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

Garnish with a lemon twist.

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Traditional Butchery - Fresh Perspective

chilling with wine Clean, local, sustainable, humane foods prepared fresh.

Better for you and your family, better for our planet, better for local economy, better food!

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Join Us for Breakfast $5 Sunrise Breakfast Special 2 Eggs Your Way, Breakfast Potatoes, Choice of Toast

Mon./Fri. 6am-10:30am Carry Out Available

540-373-8300 ~ 620 Caroline St. FXBG, VA

Warmer weather is approaching, and that means that more people will be turning to chilled white wines, rosés, and lighter-bodied reds for their summer wine consumption. The temperature of the wine either mutes or accentuates the characteristics of a wine.

recommended serving temperature is to remove the wine from the refrigerator about 20 minutes before serving. For fuller-bodied red wines that we want to serve at 55 to 60 degrees, place the bottle in the fridge about 20 minutes before serving.

An aromatic white wine will have muted aromatics and flavors, if chilled to refrigerator temperatures. On the other side, a full-bodied tannic red wine will become very astringent, as the tannins are enhanced if the wine is over-chilled.

If you forget to refrigerate your wine or yours guests were super thirsty and you want to open another bottle of wine and none is chilled, fear not, as there are ways to chill the wine relatively quickly. Fill an ice bucket two-thirds full of ice and tap water and then a generous handful salt and your wine bottle. The salt brings the freezing point of water down and the ice draws in heat and in about 15 minutes you have a properly chilled bottle of wine. Also, if you spin the bottle within the bucket, it speeds the process up a bit.

Can you put wine in the freezer to chill it quicker than the fridge? You can but if you do it is best to set a timer so that you do not forget it. Remember that 85% of wine is composed of water and when water freezes it expands and that means that if left too long in the freezer, the wine freezes, the cork can be pushed out and you could have a mess on your hands.

While there are temperatures that are recommended for each style of wine, if you like your white wine super cold and your red wines at your home room temperature, then by all means drink it that way. Wine is about enjoyment, and each individual likes what he or she likes, the way he or she likes it.

Recommended temperatures for a light and fruity wine are between 45 and 50 degrees.

For bubbly wines, recommended temperatures range from 40 to 50 degrees. Prosecco being fruity and bright would do best on the lower end of that scale, where more complex Champagne would do better on the high end. Fuller-bodied white, liked oaked Chardonnay or Viognier, light-bodied reds, and dessert wines do best when at 50 to 60 degrees. Full-bodied reds are usually served between 55 and 65 degrees.

Kitchen refrigerators usually run between 37 and 40 degrees. If we want our light white or rosé wine between 45 and 50 degrees, put the wine in about 2 to 3 hours before serving time. If the wine has been in the fridge longer than that, the easiest way to attain the

Cheers to chilling with wine this summer!

City Vino is located at 810 Caroline St. You can find owner Rita Allan on-site to provide answers to all your wine questions.

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CALEND june 2021...Let’s Celebrate!

Fathers, Our Flag & Juneteenth Farmers Market, Hurkamp Park,7a-2p, open air markets home

grown, homemade, or hand baked goods sold by farmers and bakers.

Visit The Farmer's Market website Facebook for more information.

Tuesday, June 1

Pre-School Palette, Geri Melchers Studio Introduce your 2 to 5 year old child to arts education in a museum setting with this award-winning class. process art projects,age-appropriate studio tours, colorful garden walks, and engaging stories. 10-11 (540) 654-1848 mdolby@umw.edu Picnic in the Park, Memorial Park, 1401 Kenmore Avenue 11:30a-1:30p Bring a picnic lunch or purchase lunch from one of our food vendors in the park.Free Admission. 540-372-1086 or visit Parks.FXBG.com.

Come enjoy the weather, meet new people, and enjoy some disc golf and cold beer! All ages and skill levels are welcome! 6B&G Putting League will be every Tuesday Sign-up is no later than 5:45pm $5 to play

Wednesday, June 2

Kids Market @ FXBG Farmers Mark the ages 8-15 years the opportunit

Craft Fair, James Monroe HS, 10a-2:30p

Farmers Market, Hurkamp Park,7a homemade, or hand baked goods s Farmer's Market website and Faceb

Chamber Chorale of FXBG Returns to Live Performances.in-person performances 3 PM & 5PM concerts each will run for approximately 1 hour. at Market Square, Fxbg Area Museum, Bring Lawn Chair Dance Matrix Performance, Downtown Greens Lower Garden, 5pm Punk N' Roll @The recreation Center, 213 William St, 8p

Sunday June 6

Trivia on the Patio, Sunken Well at 6:30pm .Match wits with the 'Burgs finest minds. Prize!

Rappahannock Regional Soap Box Derby a sport that educates and inspires youth through fair & honest competition Dominion Raceway , 8a-5p contact Race Director Alvin Staples (540) 786-5930

Thursday, June 3

Pre-School Palette, Geri Melchers Studio 2 to 5 year old child to arts education process art projects, age-appropriate studio tours, colorful garden walks, . 10-11(540) 654-1848 mdolby@umw.edu

First Friday, June 4

Brush Strokes Gallery, "Summer Respite" All Member Show, 824 Caroline "Expressions of Elizabeth Woodford", a tribute show & sale Artful Dimensions, 922 Caroline St.

The Great Train Race, starts begin at 7:30a, courses run down Sophia St, Downtown, for race schedules & start times check gtr,runfarc.com

Sunken Well Tavern Sunday Brunch, Dine-In, Take-Out, & Delivery. 720 Littlepage til 1p Bluegrass on the Patio, Sunken Well Tavern 6-8pm

Monday, June 7

Music on the Steps Summer Concert Series, Market Square, 7p. Bring your own lawn chairs

Tuesday, June 8

Picnic in the Park, Memorial Park, 1401 Kenmore Avenue 11:30a-1:30p Bring a picnic lunch or purchase lunch from one of our food vendors in the park.Free Admission. 540-372-1086 or visit Parks.FXBG.com.

"Artist Choice" All-Media National Exhibit Frederick Gallery" Digital Creations" Members Gallery, FCCA 813 Sophia ST

Girls Night Out The Show@ The Rec Center, 213 William St, 8p

"Portals", Works by Nicole Myers, Art First Gallery, 824 Caroline St.

Wednesday, June 9

"The Beach", member show Artist Alliance, 100 Taylor St, Beach. Sat & Sunday thru June

Colonial

Saturday, June 5

Kids Fishing Derby, Motts Run Reservoir, 7:30a-12:30p For more information, parks.fxbg.com or 540-372-1086.

Bowling Green Farmers Market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 204 N. Main Street, Bowling Green

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Sophia Street Throwdown 10a-5p pottery, live music, demonstrations

Art in the Park @Fredericksburg Farmers Market in Hurkamp Park 9am - 1pm infofxbgfarmersmarket.com or call 540-372-1086.

Pre-School Palette, Geri Melchers Studio 2 to 5 year old child to arts education process art projects, age-appropriate studio tours, colorful garden walks, . 10-11(540) 654-1848 mdolby@umw.edu

Adventure Jeopardy @Adventue Brewing, Eagle Village,7:30-9p.fun filled night of Trivia Prizes

Saturday, June 12

Trivia on the Patio, Sunken Well at 6:30pm .Match wits with the 'Burgs finest minds. Prize!

Adventure Jeopardy @Adventue Brewing, Eagle Village,7:30-9p. Jfun filled night of Trivia . Prizes

Friday, June 11

MWH Farmers Market, Mary Washington Hospital, 11:30am - 5pm 1001 Sam Perry Boulevard

Bowling Green Farmers Market 9 a Bowling Green The Traveling Gypsy Flea Market , main Street, Bowling Green

Art Walk in the Garden, Downto artist display their work for sale

Sunday, June 13

Sunken Well Tavern Sunday Brunch Littlepage til 1p

Bluegrass on the Patio, Sunken We

Monday, June 14 Flag Day

Music on the Steps Summer Conc your own lawn chairs

Tuesday, June 15

Picnic in the Park, Memorial Park, 1 Bring a picnic lunch or purchase lu the park.Free Admission. 540-372-

Wednesday, June 16

Trivia on the Patio, Sunken Well at finest minds. Prize!

Adventure Jeopardy @Adventue Bre night of Trivia Prizes

Thursday, June 17

Historic Zion UMC Coat Closet Need 3:30-5:30. Spotsy courthouse dist

Friday, June 18

Small town Friday Nights 4 p.m. to forces to create an evening o town.Bowling Green

DAR of events

p. Enjoy a great day of incredible s & meet FXBG's talented potters

ket, Hurkamp Park 8-1p children from ty to sell their homemade items

a-2p, open air markets home grown, sold by farmers and bakers. Visit The book for more information.

Saturday, June 19 Juneteenth

Art in the Park @ FXBG Farmers Market in Hurkamp Park 9am - 1pm fxbgfarmersmarket.com or call 540-372-1086.

Farmers Market, Hurkamp Park,7a-2p, open air markets home grown, homemade, or hand baked goods sold by farmers and bakers. Visit The Farmer's Market website & Facebook for more information.

a.m. to 1 p.m. at 204 N. Main Street,

Bowling Green Farmers Market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 204 N. Main Street, Bowling Green

9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Chase Street and N

A one-of-a-kind food competition with local food trucks battling it out for title of Food Truck Rally.

own Greens Upper Garden, 12p local

FXBG Fairgrounds, 12-9p. live music, lawn games, dancing performances, fireworks, and MUCH MORE! $

Sunday June 20 Father's Day

h, Dine-In, Take-Out, & Delivery. 720

Sunken Well Tavern Sunday Brunch, Dine-In, Take-Out, & Delivery. 720 Littlepage til 1p Woodland Hike at Gerri Melchers Home & Studio, Conducted by VA Master Naturalists, walks cover a mile of trails in both woodlands and fields and also touch on the historic ruins of Belmont's past. 2-3pm meet outside the Visitor Center. Masks are required.

Music on the Steps Summer Concert Series, Market Square, 7p. Bring your own lawn chairs

Music on the Steps Summer Concert Series, Market Square, 7p. Bring your own lawn chairs

Picnic in the Park, Memorial Park, 1401 Kenmore Avenue 11:30a-1:30p Bring a picnic lunch or purchase lunch from one of our food vendors in the park.Free Admission. 540-372-1086 or visit Parks.FXBG.com.

Wednesday, June 23

6:30pm .Match wits with the 'Burgs

Trivia on the Patio, Sunken Well at 6:30pm .Match wits with the 'Burgs finest minds. Prize!

ewing, Eagle Village,7:30-9p. fun filled

Adventure Jeopardy @Adventue Brewing, Eagle Village,7:30-9p. fun filled night of Trivia . Prizes

9 p.m. - Small businesses in town join of fun at their locations around

Sunday, June 27

Bluegrass on the Patio, Sunken Well Tavern 6-8pm

Tuesday, June 22

d clothing items? various clothes free rict a block from the Snow Library .

Festival of Kites from 11am - 6pm, Old Mill Park delicious ethnic food, ice cream or shaved ice or even a fresh smoothie, cultural show on the main stage. more than 60 artists displaying fine art, jewelry, ceramics, o crafts, kids zone throughout the day. Free Admission. .

Bluegrass on the Patio, Sunken Well Tavern 6-8pm

Monday, June 21

1401 Kenmore Avenue 11:30a-1:30p unch from one of our food vendors in 1086 or visit Parks.FXBG.com.

2-in-1 Art Event.It's TWO museums, in ONE location! The VA Museum of Fine Arts Artmobile will be joining the Spotsylvania County Museum for a weekend filled with fine art and history. Event thru June 27

Sunken Well Tavern Sunday Brunch, Dine-In, Take-Out, & Delivery. 720 Littlepage til 1p ll Tavern 6-8pm

cert Series, Market Square, 7p. Bring

Farmers Market, Hurkamp Park, 7a-2p open air markets home grown, homemade, or hand baked goods sold by farmers and bakers. Visit The Farmer's Market website & Facebook for more information

Monday, June 28

Tuesday, June 29

Picnic in the Park, Memorial Park, 1401 Kenmore Avenue 11:30a-1:30p Bring a picnic lunch or purchase lunch from one of our food vendors in the park.Free Admission. 540-372-1086 or visit Parks.FXBG.com.

Wednesday, June 30

Trivia on the Patio, Sunken Well at 6:30pm .Match wits with the 'Burgs finest minds. Prize!

Adventure Jeopardy @Adventue Brewing, Eagle Village,7:30-9p. Join us for a fun filled night of Trivia in the form of the popular game show Jeopardy. Prizes awarded to the team with the most points at the end of the night

Friday, June 25

MWH Farmers Market, Mary Washington Hospital, 11:30am - 5pm 1001 Sam Perry Boulevard Great American Backyard Campout @Dixon Park evening of games, campfire, & activities at the pool. parks.fxbg.com or 540-372-1086

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Saturday, June 26

Bowling Green Farmers Market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 204 N. Main Street

Dog Walking Pet Sitting Companion Play Time & Mini Furies, Too!

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history’s stories

Father ’ s Day

By Ralph “Tuffy” Hicks

rappahannock drummer boy

By Sarah Kay Bierle His name was Robert Henry Hendershot, but in 1862, the regimental lists called him Robert Henderson. On his twelfth birthday, Hendershot fought at the Battle of Fredericksburg during the riverine crossing on December 11. How did this youngster with an alias cross the Rappahannock River and fight in the Fredericksburg streets?

Father's Day like Mother's Day falls on a Sunday.

Mother's Day on the 2nd Sunday in May and Father's Day the 3rd Sunday in June each year.

I recall the happy days growing up when I would spend time making cards

for my parents The origin of Father's Day is interesting as there were two events that contributed to the creation of the day. A Disaster in a West Virginia Coal Mine in July 1908 led to a special service to honor the fathers killed in the coal mine. The founder of the Father's Day Holiday was a young girl who wanted to honor her father who was a veteran of the Civil War from Arkansas, born in 1842. Sonora Smart Dodd was 16 years of age in 1909 when her mother died during childbirth and left her and her five brothers and sisters to be raised by her father.

While in church in 1909, hearing a sermon about Mother's Day, Sonora came up with the idea of a day of honor for all fathers.

She went before the Spokane Ministerial Alliance with the suggestion that June 5th be the day of honor. The Alliance chose the third Sunday in June as the day. The first Father's Day was held on June 19, 1910 in Spokane, Washington.

Fifty-eight years after Woodrow Wilson declared Mother's Day, President Nixon in 1972 declared a permanent

Father's Day the 3rd Sunday in June of each year.

Sonora Smart Dodd was honored at the 1974 World's Fair for her idea of Father's Day at the age of 92.

There was a larger movement to cancel both Mother's and Father's Day, prior to the great depression.

The protesters wanted a single holiday called "Parents Day". The business community with the Depression recently over vetoed the idea of "Parent's Day". The merchants felt that the two holidays of increased sales, especially Father's Day with men's goods such as hats, socks, gold equipment and greeting cards would increase sales like Christmas. It is estimated that a billion dollars is spent each year on the holiday for gifts.

Father's Day is celebrated in Europe, Fiji, New Zealand, and Australia just to name a few. In Latin American the day is celebrated on Saint Joseph's Day which is March 19th.

There are more than seventy-ffive million fathers in the United States today.

Now that FP has you aware of the day you still have time to plan a special event or gift for your DAD. Those of us that our Father's have past can still reflect and honor our Father, with flowers and a visit to the cemetery or just some special arrangement of pictures of those special times at sporting events, weddings, graduations, and Dad sitting in his easy chair.

I remember that Rob Grogan and I had a talk one evening and I agreed with him when he said you know "Moms and Dads are always special".

Love you Dad, Happy Father's Day!!!

DEDICATED TO: Jerry Rosser, James Strother, Ervin Dye, Carl Pates, Rob Grogan and My Dad

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Hendershot's life began in difficult circumstances, and by age ten, he was selling food and polishing boots along the railroad line to Detroit, earning enough money for himself and giving his extra cash to his mother. He frequently ran away from home, but by 1861 he had promised his mother that he would pursue an education in a public school. That promise lasted only a short time as the excitement of the beginning of the Civil War captured Hendershot's imagination and prompted an extended altercation with his mother, resulting in several more escapes from home. He joined a company of the 9th Michigan Infantry, volunteering as a drummer and stowing away with the unit to the chagrin of the officers.

Hendershot's persistence to be a soldier led to new adventures and mishaps.

Captured with others of his regiment in July 1862 during the First Battle of Murfreesboro in Tennessee, Hendershot was paroled by the Confederates. Shortly after, his regiment discharged him from service due to epileptic seizures. In a controversial move, Hendershot ignored his parole and discharge and enlisted in the 8th Michigan Infantry under the last name alias "Henderson." His seizures continued and the officers discharged him again from official duties, leaving him free to wander the camps in Stafford while they tried to figure out where to send him.

On December 11, 1862, Hendershot's wanderings took him to the river bank, watching the artillery bombardment on the town of Fredericksburg and the preparation of the first infantry regiments to push off at the upper crossing. He volunteered to cross, but was ordered back when the officers saw his height and youthful age. Not discouraged, Hendershot fastened his drum to his back and offered to help push one of the boats from the shore, then he grabbed hold of the boat's side and was pulled across the river in the water.

As he scrambled up the bank, a Confederate shot destroyed his drum.

Hendershot grabbed a gun and supposedly captured a Confederate. Later, Hendershot

ran along with soldiers as they advanced up the Fredericksburg streets. He was wounded slightly in the leg, nearly captured, and then made his way back to the Federal-held riverbank where soldiers cheered his heroics. The legendary story "Drummer Boy of the of the Rappahannock" was born. Newspapers picked up the story, and Hendershot became a hero. Several Union generals and President Lincoln wrote notes of commendation, and some recommended Hendershot's appointment to West Point.

(He did not attend the military academy.)

In the post war years, Hendershot capitalized on his new-found fame and possibly created a larger-thanreality legend for himself. He was a welcomed guest at many veteran reunions where he continued to play the drum and fife, echoing back to the martial sounds that had been part of his pre-teen years and his adventures along the Rappahannock.

Sarah Kay Bierle serves on staff at Central Virginia Battlefields Trust; when not at work preserving historical sites, she is often reading or hiking.

Photo by Matthew Brady Civil War Photographer Central Virginia Battlefields Trust seeks to preserve battlefield land to protect the memory, meaning, sacrifices, and stories of the Civil War soldiers who fought and fell here. To learn more about this grassroots preservation organization and their 25 years in the local community, please visit: www.cvbt.org

What’s in a Diamond? play ball!

By jon gerlach

As timeless as apple pie, the game of baseball holds fast in the long arc of our nation's beloved traditions. Baseball has survived the Civil War, the Great Depression, two World Wars, the Jim Crow Era, desegregation in sports, and the current Pandemic. Throughout the ups and downs of history, baseball has helped

bind us together as a people. It's hard to describe the magic of this sport, but you can sure feel it when you attend a game.

The manicured diamond, the crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd … and the timeless hotdog.

The Central Rappahannock Heritage Center is a non-profit, all-volunteer archives whose mission is to preserve historically valuable material of the region and make it available to the public for research 900 Barton St #111, Fredericksburg, VA www.crhcarchives.org contact@crhcarchives.org 540-373-3704 Volunteers Wecome!

Contact us about donating collections of documents and photographs

Baseball isn't new to Fredericksburg. In fact, teams have played here for over 150 years. In 1866, Fredericksburg's first organized teams were formed. In the early 20th Century, Fredericksburg had its first professional team, the Fredericksburg White Sox, which shortly converted to semiprofessional. At that time, coed and allwomen's teams played here too, along with kids' leagues and college teams.

Fredericksburg boasted several amateur African American baseball teams then, and one of them, the Fredericksburg Greys, consistently drew a diverse fan base of Blacks and Whites alike.

The arc of Fredericksburg baseball can be traced across a succession of baseball parks: the Kenmore Base Ball Field (next to Historic Kenmore Plantation), the Fair Grounds Field (bounded by the river, Fall Hill Avenue, and Route 1), Fredericksburg College Field (near Princess Anne Street and the Canal).

Hanover Base Ball Park (bounded by Hanover Street, Lee Avenue, and Charlotte Street), Gouldman Park (where Winchester Street once terminated at Pitt Street), James Monroe High School Athletic Field (today's Maury Stadium grounds), the UMW Baseball Stadium (on campus), the Sunshine Baseball Complex (off Fall Hill Avenue), and now, the gleaming new FredNats Ballpark (next to the Expo Center).

Ideal Stage for the Great National Game": a Research Compendium of Baseball in Fredericksburg (Year 1)".

Prepared for the Fredericksburg Nationals

by Dovetail Cultural Resource Group and Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM). This document is the result of countless hours of archival research and oral histories. It's the basis for the History Wall, a remarkable 80-foot outdoor timeline of Fredericksburg baseball history. Located just past center field, the History Wall was a collaboration between the FredNats, Germanna Community College, FAM and Dovetail. For more baseball lore, be sure to visit the Fredericksburg Area Museum (907 Princess Anne Street).

Fast forward to May 11, 2021 at the FredNats Ballpark, and Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw throws the ceremonial first pitch in the home opener, ushering in an exciting new era. Just minutes into the first inning, Jake Randa hits the FredNat's first ever homerun in the ballpark. The crowd goes wild, and history is made once again in America's Most Historic City. We look forward to a bright future for this unique, multipurpose venue, and we thank Art Silber along with his wonderful family and team, for making Fredericksburg their home.

So … what's in a Diamond? Here, a new venue for baseball, and an exciting gathering place for people of all ages, stripes and colors.

An attorney and retired archaeologist, Jon Gerlach chairs the Architectural Review Board in Fredericksburg History Wall photo by Jon Gerlach

It's all chronicled in a fascinating and richly illustrated document, called "An

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Mental Health substance abuse disorder

By Claire Nana

Substance use is no small problem. It affects a vast amount of people in lasting and pervasive ways.

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 27 million people are problem drug users. Chances are you have a loved one who either has, or is currently coping with, addiction.

The cornerstone of addiction is that it continues despite harmful social, interpersonal problems exacerbated by substance use. Activities like sports, work and time with friends are often cast aside as the addiction becomes worse.

Because of the nature of addiction it draws a person away from friends and family, it also takes them away from the very support system they need to recover. According to Yohan Hari, the author of Chasing the Scream, addiction isn't just a substance abuse problem. It is also a social problem. The opposite of addiction is not sobriety, it is connection.

This is precisely why reaching out to someone with addiction can be so important, but also difficult. Many of us have no idea where to start, and they have likely also done things that have been hurtful.. So, how do we reach out to them?

Avoid Judgment One of the most pervasive feelings someone with substance use disorder experiences is shame. They know what they are doing is hurtful, and they also know that, because of this, friends and family look at them differently than they once did. This is also why they keep using, to drown out these feelings. To reach them then, the first step is to avoid judgment. Do not tell them that what they are doing is wrong, stupid or hurtful.

Don't ask them why they are doing it. Just let them know you would like to connect.

Provide Reassurance Those facing addiction can feel alone and isolated. They are poignantly aware of how they have become more attached to their substance than the people around them. Although they desire connection, they are also afraid of it.

Connection brings responsibility and consistency, which can feel impossible when battling substance use.

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If a person has already lost many friends and family, they may be afraid of losing more, and are always "on the lookout" for signs of abandonment. One of the most important things you can do is to provide reassurance that you are there for them.

State Your Commitment Because recovery from a substance use disorder can be a long and messy process, it is normal for someone to fear abandonment should they relapse.

Relapse, however, is part of recovery.

When reaching out to someone facing substance use, it can be powerful to state that, even if they relapse, you will continue to support them.

Use Curiosity For people who have not experienced substance use, it can defy logic. A person continues to do something that causes harm to themselves and those around them, and yet they will not stop. It is simply hard to understand. Because they have probably experienced judgment and criticism, some may feel that sober friends and family can't understand.

However, a powerful way to begin the process of understanding what underlies an addiction is simply to use curiosity. Statements like, "I'm not sure if I can understand, but I'd like to know what it is like for you when you use your drug, and how it makes you feel," Using curiosity in this way opens the door for communication, empathy and connection.

Make It Okay Not to Understand It is possible that even after trying to understand what underlies your loved one's addiction, you still won't understand. However, this does not mean that you cannot support them.

Understanding is helpful and can be incredibly powerful, but it is not requisite for support. Many facing addiction feel that if you don't "get it" you can't, or won't, help them. So, it is important that you tell them directly that you will support them despite not understanding their substance use.

Coping with a loved one's substance use can be a trying and messy process. It is filled with ups and downs, unexpected challenges and hurt feelings.

Yet even given all of that, it is an incredible opportunity to connect with your loved one in a profound way. By supporting them throughout their mental health journey, you lay the groundwork for both recovery and connection.

Claire Nana, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist .

To learn more NAMI programs, visit Website namirapp.com

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As we see the light at the end of this pandemic tunnel, we still need to take good care of ourselves in order to stay healthy. One way to do that is to pump up our immune system with Eden Energy Medicine (EEM) techniques.

EEM combines aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine with other modalities to balance the energies of the body so that you can achieve wellness and good health. The following are just a few of the many EEM exercises that you can use to help your immune system run in an optimal way.

Thymus and The Spleen Thumps are part of the EEM Daily Energy Routine (video is available on my website) which by itself can do wonders for your immune system and health. These two thumps help to metabolize anything that threatens your health and help to protect you during stressful times by pumping up your immune system. Simply tap on the points with your fingers or your knuckles.

The Thymus point is located at the center of your sternum, and the Spleen points are on both sides of your body on each side of your ribcage at the base of your ribs.

Balancing the Spleen and Triple Warmer Meridians (energy pathways in the body) can also be extremely helpful in keeping the immune system balanced. The Triple Warmer/Spleen Hug will help those systems maintain balance and give your immune system a boost. Place your right hand on the left side of the rib cage, and the left hand on the other arm with the pinky finger at the tip of the elbow. Wrap your hand around the elbow and breath.

Switch sides after a few breaths.

settles the adrenals down and calms you so that your immune system can do its job. .

The Cross Crawl keeps our energy moving in a crossover pattern.

When our energy becomes homolateral (does not cross over), sickness can occur.

Start with a shoulder pull by placing your right hand on your left shoulder. With a little pressure, push in and drag your hand across your body to the opposite hip.

Repeat on both sides a few times, and then move to an exaggerated walk as you cross over each hand to the opposite knee. If your left knee is up, your right hand should cross over to touch it. Continue this cross-over march for at least one minute.

Try a few or all of these, and see which exercises resonate with you. You can find videos of these, as well as other exercises to balance all of your energy systems at www.itsallenergywellness.com.

Christina Ferber is a Certified Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner

Working with the Source Point of Spleen can help balance both the organ itself and the Meridian, and also help our immune system. Rub or press on the point on your foot near your bunion area that is noted in the diagram. Work this point on both feet. You can also place your hand around your foot and squeeze the sides of it, being sure to cover this point.

Harmonizing Triple Warmer as a Radiant Circuit brings the Triple Warmer Meridian into the Radiant Energy of joy.

Place a flat hand on your forehead and the other flat hand on or a little above your bellybutton. Connecting these two areas

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Emancipated Patients food - health connection

By Patrick Neustatter, MD "Let food be thy medicine."

This well-worn quote, attributed to Hippocrates, is as pertinent today as 2,400 years ago - but also the philosophy of the brand-new Fredericksburg Food CoOp at 320 Jefferson Davis Highway.

The Co-Op held its Grand Opening Saturday May 8th with much fanfare, a 5K run/walk and music on the outside patio - the crowning achievement of years of work by a dedicated and hardworking board of directors, that includes Rich LaRochelle, a man who lives and breaths co-op's, and has been elected to the Cooperative Hall of Fame.

Occupying what was the Kabul Grocery store, the building went through a multi-million dollar conversion and is now staffed by a wonderful, informed and personable crew.

The Food/Medicine Interface One of that crew is Wellness Manager, Chris O'Kelley, whose youthful enthusiasm somehow seems epitomized by his beard and rambunctious fiery red curls. The Co-op was fortunate to inherit him from The Natural Path store when it closed due to the owner retiring.

Though he says he can't do official consults, his 15 years of experience, purchasing, selling medicinal plants and supplements, and growing his own herbs, allows him to provide skilled guidance.

Visiting the co-op, I had seen the shelves with Mason jars with powders, pods and flowers of things you might find either in the kitchen or the pharmacy, like fennel, liquorish root, smoked paprika, ginger, chamomile flower, dandelion root,

dill weed. Or compounded concoctions like 'Hemp and Herbs', 'Tart Cherry,' 'Glycemic Health', 'TheraZinc', 'AllerMax', 'Sambucus Immune' - which piqued my interest and suggested this was a grocery store with a health message, even if they are a complete novelty to a mere allopath like me.

Body and Planet Wellness The wellness philosophy is spelled out on the co-op website, which notes they put "special focus on sharing best practices on nutrition, wellness, and the benefits of moving toward a more plantbased diet."

And this philosophy is not just being preached. It is practiced by members and outside experts doing regular cooking St George's demonstrations at community room at first, until COVID forced them to be virtual.

Classes followed by a pot-luck dinner, which made a skeptic like me realize vegetarian, or even vegan, cooking can actually be good for you and tasty.

Concern with good health extends beyond mere people though. The health of our much beleaguered planet is also the co-op's concern. "We aim to implement the most environmentally sustainable practices in all aspects of our operation" notes the site.

To emphasize their virtue, I had to send a picture of the Co-op compostable produce bags to my elder sister in London, to show her their ecological commitment, after she had given me such grief for using non-biodegradable bags when she was visiting and we were shopping at Weis.

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Fraternize Your Own Business The cooperative business model is also worthy of note. It is "owned and controlled by the individual community households who have invested in it."

To join and become a member you have to make a one-time payment of $200 - though you don't have to be a member to shop there.

It makes me feel good that there is no multinational or large antisocial corporations taking money out of the community. Rather, as a co-owner shopping there, not only do you have this

wonderful array of incredibly varied, healthy foods (supplied by local growers as much as possible), but you are enhancing your own investment.

The co-op is a unique source of many wonderful and wholesome foods in Fredericksburg. I am in no doubt, Hippocrates would approve.

Patrick Neustatter, MD is the Medical Director of the Moss Free Clinic. & Author of Managing Your Doctor The Smart Patient’s Guide to Getting Effective Affordable Healthcare. managingyourdoctor.com

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Art in Burg Art Galleries in June artists' images convey the delight of creatures of nature in works such as Carol Waite's "Fishing Heron" and Marianna Smith's whimsically humorous "April Shower." Penny A Parrish's "Hydrangea Haven" and Collette Caprara's "Symphony of Sunflowers" celebrate the floral bounty of the season, and Norma Woodward's thoughtprovoking photograph "Tricycle" “John Paul Jones House”. D.R. Taylor may elicit memories of the years @Brush Strokes Gallery of childhood imagination and exploration.

“Summer Repite” All Member Show ~Collette Caprara Brush Strokes Gallery 824 Caroline St. Canal Quarter Arts Friday- Sun 11am - 5 pm. & Appointment 1517 Princess Anne Street Darbytown In their June exhibit, the artists at Brush Strokes Gallery celebrate the delightful respite of summer. Denise Darbytown Art Studio Denecke portrays the simple joys of 241 Charles Street youngsters trying their luck with make~Jeannie Ellis shift poles from a bridge in "Gone Fishing" and Nancy Williams' "River Watchers" connotes the way in which a river's “Expressions of Elizabeth Woodford” atmosphere can elicit thoughtful Artful Dimensions Gallery conversations and relationships. Other 922 Caroline Street A tribute to the works of Elizabeth Woodford.

Finished work will be displayed in the main gallery area and partially-finished and prepared fabrics will be for sale in her studio.

The community is invited to the opening on First Friday, June 4. (see pg 27) ~Becca Woodford

“Gone Fishing”, Denise Denecke @Brush Strokes Gallery

“Portals”, Works by Nicole Myers Opening Reception,First Friday June 4, 5:30-8 8p

Art First, 824 Caroline ST Open Thurs-S Sun 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ~Lisa Gillen

“Colonial Beach Palm”,Rob Rudick @Artist Alliance

“Artist Choice” All-M Media National Exhibit

and Sundays in June, as well as the last Friday of the month, June 25.

Our artists show a terrific array of paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture, furniture, jewelry, and basketry.

We are also excited to report that Colonial Beach's Second Friday Art Walk, will resume on Friday, June 11, from 6-9.

Many Art spaces in Colonial Beach are participating. Carl and Joyce Thor, Jarrett Thor Fine Arts, occupy the adjoining space and show their original art, as well as guest artists. ~ Rob Rudick

"Works by Elizabeth Woodford", @Art First Frederick Gallery “Digetal Creations” Members Gallery FCCA 813 Sophia ST Th-F Fri, 12-4 4p; Sat 11-4 4, Sun, 1-4 4p

“The Beach” The Artists' Alliance 100 Taylor St, Suite 101 Colonial Beach website artgallerycolonialbeach.com, Facebook :cbartistsalliance The Artists' Alliance Gallery at Jarrett Thor Fine Arts, in Colonial Beach has a new exhibit, The Beach, celebrating a favorite destination, and anticipating Summer. This feature combines paintings and photographs from many member artists.

Summer-themed work is also included in the individual artist displays.

The gallery is open 11-4 both Saturdays

“Oyster House”, Nicole Myers, @Art First

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“Summer Favorite” Beverley Coates

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“Shelter From The Storm”, Lynn Abbott

Artist on Site Saturdays

The Art of Peanut Butter & Jelly Sprelly

By Tom Conway As he spoke, he held up two pouches of coloring for the epoxy on the floor, a deep, grapey purple and a smooth, peanut buttery tan. "You see what I'm doing?

These colors will be swirled on the floor like peanut butter and jelly. I'm excited about making this

But for Adrian and Casey, it goes beyond both business and art. "My wife, Casey, is hearing impaired, and over the years we've done a lot of work with the Disability Resource Center.

Insurance doesn't pay for the cost of her hearing aids and stuff, and she knows the difficulty that disabled people face.

"And it just so happens that the Disability Resource Center owns this building, and they offered us the space. The DRC is an overall support for the disabled community, so it felt like a natural fit. Why not employ people with disabilities? Why not create those opportunities?

Is making peanut butter and jelly an art?

It is if you're Adrian and Casey Silversmith, the founders of Sprelly, LLC, right here in Fredericksburg. Since 2013, finding creative ways to grind nuts into delicious butters and turn fruit into unique and tasty jellies and jams. For years, they sold their product at Farmer's Markets and out of their own location in the Made in Virginia Store on Caroline Street, but this summer they will be moving into a new home at 1501 Princess Anne Street.

I met Adrian in full creative mode, working on turning the mostly empty space into their new company headquarters. "I was a business major in college, and I wasn't really into it," Adrian said. "I took an introduction to theater course, however, and I realized I'm a creative. I'm happiest when I'm able to see the creativity in things. And right now it's this building. This is going to be our first 'headquarters,' basically, and I want it to make a statement. I want it to be a work of art."

artists at their studio on Hanover Street.

Adrian is hoping to wrap the entire building in similar images.

"I mean, we're just making PB&J, but we can help the community. People talk

about entreprenuers having goals and mission statements and all of that, but I think selflessness is equally important.

Wouldn't it be cool if Sprelly grows and we have 100s of locations and all of them are employing 2 or 3 disabled people?

That's giving us real purpose.

It's exciting."

The opening date is still up in the air, as Adrian and Casey struggle all of the pressures and setbacks of preparing their company's new home, but they're hoping to open the doors soon.

"A couple messaged us on Facebook asking when we're opening. They're coming through town in a few weeks and want to stop by our new home.

That date might be ambitious, but we're doing everything we can."

In the meantime, Adrian and Casey will keep working on perfecting the art of America's favorite lunchtime comfort food.

Tom Conway is a local English teacher and writer who recently relocated back to Fredericksburg after several years of exile in Northern Virginia.

little store into a unique experience for everyone."

Meanwhile, on the outside wall of the building, a piece of bread and a jar of jelly dance on a jar of peanut butter while little smiling almonds and cashews wait in line to leap from a diving board into a coconut-shell swimming pool. The mural is being painted by local artist Claire Ellinger with the help of some of her students from Art Time for Kids, which offers art classes for the town's youngest

Photos by Tom Conway Sprelly The New Way to PB & J 1501 Princess Anne Street www.sprelly.com & FB

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The Bowling Green Scene Happening Hamlet in the Heart of Caroline County

By amy bayne before the town gave Weldon permission to open as a business. Out of that challenge was born bounty as the shop is bursting with the many "finds" Weldon has amassed over the years. They've even added additional storage buildings to maintain the extra items that won't fit in the main store space.

"We could probably restock the shop three or four times over," Weldon says.

Weldon sells antiques dating from the 1850s to about 1920 with a smaller number of items from the 1940s and 1950s. She's interested in ephemera and "anything you can think of that's antique paper because it wasn't expected to survive."

Pam Weldon knows junk from gems. She's been in the antique business for 32 years, starting in Fredericksburg with a group of experienced dealers under the old Ben Franklin store. From there, she opened her own shop on William Street and ran it for 17 years. In 1998, Weldon moved her family and the entire contents of her store in Fredericksburg into an historic parsonage in Bowling Green with the intention of one day opening a new business out of the bottom of the space.

Today, Weldon and her husband, Bobby, do just that, running Liberty Park Antiques out of their home at 333 North Main Street. It's just to the left as you glide into Bowling Green on Rt. 2. You can't miss it.

Weldon spent the last three decades scouring yard sales, flea markets, buying private collections, shopping estate sales, and is sometimes able to buy leftovers from her estate sale company.

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She likes to stock her store with one-of-akind items that you can't find in other stores. If you are looking for something special, she can probably find it for you.

She's amassed a plethora of knowledge of antiques over the last 35 plus years of pickin', and she says, "I love coming to work every day."

Weldon became a household name when the History Channel's American Pickers scouted Virginia in spring of 2014. The show was eager to feature Weldon's stash of antiques, to the point where they extended the end of their trip to Virginia to ensure she was featured in the episode.

"It was my thirteen minutes of fame," she says.

Liberty Park Antiques is a labor of love. It took "a good deal of money, a little paperwork, and a lot of patience"

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Weldon also specializes in clothing and costumes. She says, "I can lead you in getting a man dressed from his underwear to socks, to garters, to pants, shirt, jacket and cuffs. I can hook you up for a man, woman, or child from the 1750s to the 1950s. I can show you what their lifestyle was like."

It's that desire to share history that keeps Weldon excited about antiques, especially when it comes to the children of the region.

She says, "I want to provide historical education to children in Caroline County and Bowling Green and give them access to their past and history."

Weldon is open to small field trips to the shop, and she's curated museum booths and mannequins throughout Liberty Park Antiques to showcase early Fredericksburg and Bowling Green, the evolution of

telephones, clothing from different eras, and antique toys. Many items are dated with information about the item and its personal history.

When you visit Liberty Park Antiques, be prepared to barter. Weldon says, "I'm always willing to make a deal.

I'm not going to let you walk away. Merle McGinnis told me years ago that the time to sell something is when you have a buyer because that may never happen again in your life, so I follow that advice."

Weldon adds, "It's worth the trip to come to Bowling Green for sure. The town is beautiful and it's really booming.

We have all kinds of new businesses here.

It's a leisurely and beautiful 25-minute drive down from Fredericksburg, and I'm glad to be part of its revitalization."

Amy Bayne is an educator, writer, and artist who lives in Bowling Green with Leah, Atticus, Sophie, Chonky, Bella Bean, & Sweetpea, some of whom are humans and some who just think they are.

Liberty Park Antiques is open the first weekend of every month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment by calling (804) 335-5 5360. Visit on Facebook @LibertyParkAntiques. Keep an eye out for information regarding the First Annual Liberty Park Antiques Show coming in October of 2021.

Bowling Green Events in June 2021 Bowling Green Farmers Market Every Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., 211 N Main Street The Traveling Gypsy Flea Market - June 12th, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Chase Street and N main Street Small town Friday Nights - June 18th, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Small businesses in town join forces to create an evening of fun at their locations around town.

Tribute expressions of elizabeth woodford

By becca woodford porcelain to fiber arts, beading, and eco printing. Inspired by her garden, family, and her childhood home on Cape Cod, Elizabeth's work is as diverse as it is colorful.

She strove to spread the joy and love she had for nature to everyone she encountered" Elizabeth passed away on October 6, 2020 after fighting pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her husband and two children, Matthew and Rebecca. She is remembered fondly by everyone with whom she shared her work.

Her art will be scattering joy in Fredericksburg for the last time at Elizabeth Woodford, beloved mother and wife, was inspired by her family to pursue her artistic endeavors after years of working as a molecular biologist. She began her artistic career in fine jewelry and porcelain. From the day she bought her first house with her husband Thomas, she maintained a passion for gardening, which also shows in her later art.

After moving to Stafford Virginia in 2006, Elizabeth began to form connections to the artistic community in Fredericksburg. In 2011, she joined Artful Dimensions Gallery as one of its earliest members, later renting a studio space and becoming part of the board.

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Art soon became Elizabeth's fullpassion. She expanded from

Artful Dimensions Gallery from June 1-27, 2021. Finished work will be displayed in the main gallery area and partiallyfinished and prepared fabrics will be for sale in her studio. The community is invited to the opening on First Friday, June 4.

Expressions of Elizabeth: A Retrospective" - Works by Elizabeth Woodford June 1 - 27, 2021 Artful Dimensions Gallery 922 Caroline Street, FB 22401 artfuldimensions@verizon.net http://www.artfuldimensionsgallery.com

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Not Sure? to vaccinate or not to vaccinate

by Gerri Reid dvm

That is the Question! We are moving in to a more "Normal" world after COVID-19. Many people are getting their vaccine as well as teenagers. I think we are moving in the right direction after the worst year ever…2020! But I also feel like we aren't in the clear yet. I have asked friends if they plan to not wear a mask or will they get the vaccine. I get mixed reviews but let me take you on a history lesson in terms of viruses and vaccines.

Hop on…Here we go!

Per the CDC, there are a total of 26 vaccines that are used in the United States. Here's the List: Adenovirus, Anthrax, Chlorea, Diptheria, Hepatits A & B, haemophilus Influenza, Human Papilloma, Seasonal Influenza (Flu), Japanese Encephalitis, Measles, Meningococcal, Mumps, Perussis, Pnumococcal, Polio, rabies, Rotavirus, Rubella,Shingles, Smallpox, Tetanus, Tuberculosis, Typhoid Fever, Varicella, and Yellow Fever. By the time you are 18, you would have already received 8 of the 26 vaccines. The Flu vaccine is optional but those 55 yrs of age and older tend to add to their yearly check-ups. By no means are vaccines new to us but the COVID-19

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vaccine is very new to everyone.

If you look at the statistics, more people die from the complications of the flu more than any other disease/virus.

Viruses are always mutating everyday to morph into something stronger and resistant to antibiotics and your immune system.

Just like bacteria, viruses are genius. This why they have to come up with a new flu vaccine every year because this virus just keeps changing. The only way to expose your immune system to a virus is to give you a small dose of the virus. This introduction of the virus will prime your body to respond to it and create antigen. Think of a vaccine as having the Blueprint to the virus. So, when getting a vaccine, your body can now map out how it is going to protect itself from this virus. See…our body is pretty smart too!

The advancements in medicine today is amazing. We are far ahead of where we use to be back in the day. Think about this…If we never vaccinated for Chickenpox? If you think about it today, how many children do you know has had Chickenpox? None. I don't know anyone who has gotten it, not even my own children.

The Chickenpox vaccine was became first licensed and available in the United States in 1995! Did you know that? It brings things into perspective about vaccines.

I did hesitate to get the vaccine when it came out. Not going to lie. But I thought to myself, we have been getting vaccinated since we were young! So, what is wrong with getting this vaccine?

Absolutely nothing. I signed my entire staff up and my children. It is a relief to know that Our family is fully vaccinated. I said to myself…we all need to be part of the solution and not the problem.

Once the World opens back up, I will slowly venture out. I will probably wear my mask to protect myself as a precaution for my current health situation. I do feel like at this point it is a choice to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Eventually, I think it will be offered just as the Flu vaccine.

Therefore, many Health professionals will probably have to get it. My advise is be safe and be respectful to others who don't want to wear a masks. We are all trying to get back to "Normal" and we will get there.

One vaccine at a time!

Dr. Gerri S. Reid is the Owner/Veterinarian of Reid Mobile Veterinary Services. 540-623-3029 or reidmobilevetservices.com or facebook @ReidMobileVetServices voted Best of the Burg 2021 for Best Veterinarian.

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Astrology & You outlook for june

THE POETRY MAN

By Dianne Bachman

By Frank Fratoe

The Swan

From a distance she compares to a lotus riding on the pond/ her semblance clear turned upside-down and never divergent/ till breeze arouses cool water brushing along her feathers Then she raises up into the urgent air as wings spread out/ climbing a tailwind to journey forward beyond the horizon/ and opens her being aloft without fear where heavens gleam..

Frank Fratoe lives & writes in the city.he loves.

When I begin to look at a birth chart in preparation for a consultation or astrological therapy session, I tend to approach the planets like a detective. My Scorpio rising tendencies really start to flow as I get to the bottom of things. The process I utilize for examining monthly astrological outlooks is much the same.

Charts usually present a theme based on patterns and as I follow that theme, the story unfolds.

There are several important themes during this month. I do believe that the first theme, values, has a lot to do with the upcoming Pluto return for our country. Transiting Pluto will form an exact conjunction with the USA's natal Pluto in Capricorn, February 2022.

Though this is months away, we can begin to feel the approach. Just look at the news! For the collective, this important return speaks to upheaval in the name of rooting out what is decayed, what is no longer relevant or useful. Pluto can be an intense and gut-wrenching transit but only if we hold on to what is no longer useful in our lives. It does not have to be awful, but one thing is for sure: it will leave us changed in some major ways.

The second theme, family, has a natural home during the summer months.

And this year it is significant because we have all been so isolated from our loved ones.

T r u l y heartbreaking at times this past year, we are now beginning to reunite.

With so many planets in retrograde (see below), it is an excellent time to slow down and enjoy each other, catch up, and have a good time.

June 11 Mars moves into Cancer invites us to go for what brings us bliss.

Mercury cazimi (exact conjunction with the Sun) at 20 degrees Gemini brings lots of energy to our thoughts. Mercury will square Neptune, so this could be great for creative types or those looking to foster new ideas.

So, let's jump in and catch the June planetary vibes:

Sun enters Cancer (Summer Solstice). Aaaahhhh…..Bask in the still, nurturing waters of this sign. A wonderful day to reflect on the importance of water in our lives.

June 1 Mercury, Saturn, and Pluto will be in retrograde. We all know about tricky Mercury, but Saturn and Pluto beckon us to be more introspective in matters of structure, boundaries and how we might adapt to change.

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June 20 12:53 Jupiter stations retrograde at 3 degrees Pisces. This is a perfect time to reflect on spiritual insights, our personal philosophies, what we can get behind and support to make our lives happier or more content.

June 22 Mercury stations direct at 16 degrees Gemini (but will be in the shadow until July 26, 2021).

Saturn squares Uranus and brings the potential for upheaval, especially with the collective. We might ask ourselves what values are important to us.

How can we support people who uphold our ideals and what we hold dearest?

June 24 Full Moon 3 deg Capricorn. With Neptune in retrograde, we may feel a bit confused about how to balance work and family. Ask: What is most important to me at this time in my life? Create healthy boundaries and make a plan re: how to honor your needs.

Mars trine Neptune asks us to slow down and rest if we feel tired or are wanting to run away from certain aspects of our lives. This will be brief and pass by the 10th of the month.

June 25 Neptune stations retrograde at 23 degrees Pisces, allowing us to take a long look at our beliefs, our reality and where we have been fooling ourselves or where isolation has silenced our voice.

June 1 - 9 Venus will trine Jupiter, making it a lovely time to focus on nurturing ourselves and our families.

Also, a wonderful time to enjoy gardens, good food, and beautifying our surroundings.

June 5 Mars opposes Pluto and forms a T-square with the Moon in Aries.

Cooperation is the key here, as there could be anger from the past that causes friction, impulsive anger, or controlling behavior.

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Moon goes into her home sign of Cancer, supporting self-care.

June 10 4:12 am Annual Solar eclipse in Gemini (and new Moon in Gemini) asks us to bring our ideals to light, to reflect on our personal philosophies and what drives our dreams, what fuels our opinions. Remember the Saturn/Uranus square earlier this month?

Honesty with oneself can help us be the change we want to see.

June 30 Mars opposes Saturn and makes T-square to Uranus.

The tendency toward anger and impulsivity is strong.

Instead of forcefully rebelling against others, know that confidence, calm, and compromise is a powerful combo.

Diane Bachman is a psychotherapist & astroger practicing in FXBG. She can be reached at dbachmanlcsw@gmail ..com Artwork: Summer (Giuseppe Arcimboldo, 1573)

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Concert Series

Fredericksburg Sketches

Sounds of Summer Returns

A visual Celebration of our community

By Caroline Ford

The Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) is pleased to announce the return of its highly anticipated Sounds of Summer concert series in historic Market Square beginning Friday, June 11 and continuing every second Friday through October 8. This 5-month series will feature ticketed outdoor concerts from 68pm. Tickets will go on sale one week in advance of each concert,

By Paula Raudenbush

Fredericksburg favorite Elby Brass will kick off the series on June 11. Elby Brass is a Fredericksburg based band of acoustic musicans, specializing in “heavy horn funk”, accordin to the bands website.

They are notable for their purple and gold uniforms which were orginally acquired for free from Lake Braddock Secondary School.

A full concert line-up will be available shortly.

Wine and beer will be available for purchase.

For more cforf@fammcc.org

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Among the many joys for urban sketchers in Fredericksburg are its many beautiful churches. While all of them are fun to draw, none captures my imagination as much as the Fredericksburg Full Gospel Fellowship on the corner of Hanover and Prince Edward Streets.

These good folks are just the latest in several congregations that have called this church "home." I don't profess to be a local historian but I have heard that this was originally an Episcopal church and judging from its architecture, I can well imagine it in some delightful English village.

This sketch was challenging due to the varied roof lines and angles.

This one was a commission so I left out the overhead electrical lines, cars and people but I'm sure I'll be sketching it again.

The Fredericksburg Urban Sketchers are meeting up in person again and we try to get together on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 2-4.

The designated location is listed each month on our Facebook page (Urban Sketchers Fredericksburg) and we'd love to have you join us!

Paula Raudenbush is a local artist and organizer of the Fredericksburg Chapter of Urban Sketchers International (on Facebook at Urban Sketchers Fredericksburg.

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Life After Covid free courses offered by UMW

By Elizabeth hunsinger

Building on the enthusiastic response to last year's COVID-19 in Context course, the University of Mary Washington is offering another free, opento-all series in June. Life After COVID, delivered to homes, backyards and porches via Zoom and YouTube, will run Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 1 to July 1.

"We view opportunities such as the Life After COVID course as part of our mission as a public liberal arts and sciences institution," said UMW College of Arts and Sciences Dean Keith Mellinger, who is co-facilitating the course with Dean Betsy Lewis Assistant and Communication and Digital Studies Chair

Anand Rao. UMW's largest course ever, last year's COVID-19 in Context event reached nearly 2,000 participants in 39 states, plus Washington, D.C., and countries across the globe, including Canada, England, France, Switzerland, Japan and Ghana. Like its predecessor, the course this summer will bring together current and incoming students, alumni, parents, community members, faculty and staff to explore timely COVID-related topics, Rao said. "It's a big tent for academic discussion, which is the best model of what higher education can provide in today's world."

Mary Washington faculty members are donating their time to present 10 lectures on a wide range of subjects including the future of public health communication, how past art and architecture flourished post-plague, advancements in biomedical research, shifts in higher education and the pandemic's long-term impact on business.

Mary Washington faculty members are donating their time to present 10 lectures wide range of subjects including the future of public health communication, how past art and architecture flourished post-p plague, advancements in biomedical research, shifts in higher education and the pandemic's longterm impact on business Reflecting on insights and analysis from a variety of perspectives, course participants will examine issues brought to light over the past year and consider opportunities for change and growth in the virus's aftermath.

"We are at a point where people want to move past the pandemic and start talking about recovery. That's the goal of this course - to look forward," Mellinger said. "We need to acknowledge the societal impact, of course, but we need to focus on how we move on successfully."

Twice a week, a different UMW faculty member will deliver a 30-minute lecture at 4 p.m., followed by an interactive question-and-answer session.

Lecture descriptions and the course schedule are available on the Life After COVID webpage. Participants may choose

to attend all 10 lectures or just a few; the course is designed to be flexible.

Thanks to donor and faculty support, Life After COVID is being offered to all UMW students as a free two-credit course (IDIS 300) that's also free for alumni, community members, faculty, staff, parents and everyone else. An internet-connected device is all that is needed to participate. The registration form gives participants the option to make a donation if they wish, and all funds beyond those used to offset course costs will go to the Beyond the Classroom Endowment for student research and learning.

Lewis said she's excited to see students' and community members' enthusiasm for the free summer course and hopes to use it as a model for expanding future educational offerings.

"We said after last year's class that this format worked so well in so many ways - as a way to stay engaged with students over the summer, welcome new students and invite community participation," she said. "With or without COVID, it's something that could work in many other contexts."

To read more about the free course and see descriptions of all 10 lectures, please visit the Life After COVID overview page. Anyone who wishes to participate should email College of Arts and Sciences Dean Keith Mellinger: kmelling@umw.edu.

Elizabeth Hunsinger is a Development Officer at UMW

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