Community calendar
CLASSES/EVENTS
The Civil War Round Table of Fredericksburg welcomes National Park Service historian and author Frank O'Reilly, who will speak on "Ambrose Burnside's Military Career." Nov. 20. Dinner is at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center, 1119 Hanover St., Fredericksburg. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., buffet dinner at 6:30. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m., with questions to follow. Dinner is $35, check or cash at the door. Make your reservations no later than noon Nov. 18 either online at cwrtf.org , on voicemail, 540/361-2105; or call, text or email Beth Daly, 540/729-0260, .
Native American Cultural Celebration: "Legacies and Consequences," University of Mary Washington, Cedric Rucker University Center, Chandler Ballroom A/B. Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. Panel discussion on legislation enacted during James Monroe's presidency to promote education and assimilation of Native American tribes. Moderated by Dr. Jason Sellers. Free. students.umw.edu/multicultural .
"Passionate Politics 1824 VS. 2024," University of Mary Washington, Cedric Rucker University Center, Chandler Ballroom C. Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. Moderated by Ed Jones, former editor of The Free Lance-Star. Lecture with Dr. Daniel Feller and Dr. Stephen J. Farnsworth.
James Farmer Multicultural Center's Native American Cultural Celebration, University of Mary Washington, Cedric Rucker University Center, Chandler Ballroom A/B. Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. Presentation on the history and culture of American Indian Tribes in the area. Speaker: Rene Locklear White, member of the Lumbee Indian Nation of Virginia. Free. students.umw.edu/multicultural .
The National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association, NARFE, Fredericksburg Chapter 90, will have Spotsylvania Commonwealth Attorney Ryan Mahaffey at its next meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 1 p.m., at Salem Church Library, Salem Church Road, Fredericksburg. His presentation will be on the power of attorney and financial fraud. Nominations for the chapter officer positions will also take place. Contact Maureen Nolet, 540/370-0036.
Café Mom, second Wednesday of every month, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Massad Family YMCA. Open to the community. Meet other moms of all stages and ages. Cost $10. Refreshments and child care provided. (Registration required for child care drop-off. family-ymca.org ).
Rappahannock Regional Toastmasters, online and in person, first and third Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. rappahannock.toastmastersclubs.org .
Stafford County Toastmasters, Zoom, first and third Saturdays of each month. Visit staffordcounty.toastmastersclubs.org or contact for more information.
GOP of Fredericksburg, VFW Hall, 2701 Princess Anne St., first Thursday of every month, 7 p.m.
The Stafford County Republican Committee, Falmouth Firehouse, 250 Butler Road, Stafford, second Monday of every month, 7 p.m. Meeting agenda and additional information is at staffordgop.com .
SELF HELP GROUPS
Al-Anon Family Group Meetings. Al Anon Alateen Fredericksburg is a mutual support self help program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking. For local meeting schedule, visit alanonfredva.org/meeting-list .
Celebrate Recovery, Oak Grove Baptist Church, 8096 Leedstown Road, Colonial Beach, Fridays, 7 p.m. Contact Bill for information at 804/238-4228.
Nar-Anon, St. Mary Catholic Church, 1009 Stafford Ave., parish life center room 100, Thursday, 6 p.m. For anyone affected by a loved one's addiction. 540/840-5230; 540/538-6978; ; or .
