Calendar: August 16-23

16 THURSDAY

Snorkel the Rappahannock, Friends of the Rappahannock, 3219 Fall Hill Ave. Join John Tippett for a swim and snorkel in the river. Gear provided. 6 p.m. Minimum age: 8 years. 540/373-3448; riverfriends.org.

Potomac Chapter, Military Officers Association of America presentation featuring Virginia Commissioner for Veterans Affairs Paul Galanti, a former POW, and Taylor Baldwin Kiland, author of “Open Doors, Vietnam POWs Thirty Years Later,” University of Mary Washington, Dahlgren Campus. 5 p.m. Free. Register at dahlgren.umw.edu.

Book Sale, Smoot Library, 8562 Dahlgren Road, King George. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Runs through Aug. 22. 540/273-1416; kgfosl@gmail.com.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, 19053 Mount Pony Road, Culpeper. “The Maltese Falcon” (1941): Hard-boiled detective Sam Spade gets caught up in the murderous search for a priceless statue. With Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Peter Lorre and Sydney Greenstreet. Mystery. Black-and-white.  7:30 p.m. Free; reservations encouraged. 540/827-1079, ext. 79994.

Carolina Shag Dancing, Shannon’s Bar & Grille, 2801 Plank Road, Fredericksburg. Sponsored by Battlefield Boogie Club. Free lessons at 7:30 p.m., dance until 10 p.m. 540/786-8321.

CONCERTS

Third Thursday Summer Concert, in front of The Depot, 111 S. Commerce St., downtown Culpeper. Music by The Holiday Band. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic. 5–9 p.m. $5 in advance, $7 at the gate, under age 21 free. 540/825-4416; culpeperdowntown.com.

Music on the Green, The Village Green, The Village at Towne Centre, Spotsylvania. Framewerk Band, rhythm and blues/funk. 7–9 p.m. Free. Bring a chair. 540/786-6660.

THEATER

“Proof,”  Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. 8 p.m. Adults $20, students $12. Runs through Aug. 19.  804/529-9345; westmoreland players.org.

“Phantom,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Parkway, Falmouth. Doors open at 6 p.m., play begins at 8 p.m. Runs through Oct. 14.  $40–$60. 540/370-4300; riversidedt.com.

17 FRIDAY

Carnival/Movie Night, Fairview at River Club, 10835 Tidewater Trail, Spotsylvania. Carnival games, food, moon bounce, music and an outdoor movie at dusk. Bring a chair/blanket. 6:30–10 p.m. Games and movie are free. $5 per person, $15 per family, includes full access to all food; fairviewatriverclub.com.

Civil War Weekend,  James Madison’s Montpelier, 11407 Constitution Highway, Orange. Skirmishes, dress parades, re-enactors, tours. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Runs through Aug. 19. 540/672-2728; montpelier.org.

Exploring Carter’s Pond, Prince William Forest Park, 18170 Park Entrance Road, Triangle. Explore  the plants, animals and ecosystem with a park ranger.  9–11 a.m. $5 per vehicle. 703/221-7181.

Nighttime Cemetery Hike, Prince William Forest  Park, 18170 Park Entrance Road, Triangle. Meet at  visitor center at 8 p.m. for 1.5  miles of off-trail hiking.    $5-per-vehicle entrance fee. 703/221-7181.

Balloon Fest, Flying Circus Aerodrome, Bealeton. Annual hot-air-balloon extravaganza. Opens Friday evening and runs through Sunday. Gates open at 6 a.m. Saturday and Sunday for the early balloon flights, and the aerodrome is open until 6 p.m.; flyingcircusairshow.com.

Book Sale, Smoot Library,  King George. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See Aug. 16 listing.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, Culpeper. “Revanche” (2008): This highly acclaimed and Oscar-nominated erotic thriller from Austria follows the lives of a prostitute, a well-meaning thug, a broken cop and his neglected wife. Tragic circumstances bring their lives together when a daring bank robbery goes awry. With Johannes Krisch, Irina Potapenko and Andreas Lust. Gritty crime drama. In German and Russian with English subtitles. Intended for mature audiences. Color. See Aug. 16 listing.

THEATER

“Phantom,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Aug. 16 listing. aug4-19 “Proof,”  Westmoreland Players Theatre, Callao. See Aug. 16 listing.

18 SATURDAY

Book Signing, Jabberwocky Children’s Books & Toys, 810 Caroline St., Fredericksburg, Linda Salisbury will sign copies of her latest book in the “Bailey Fish Adventure” series, “Earthquake Surprise.” Noon to 2 p.m. 540/371-5684.

Book Signing, The Griffin Bookshop and Coffee Bar, 723 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Howard Owen will be reading from and signing his 10th novel, “Oregon Hill.” 2–4 p.m.; 540/899-8041.

Farms to Forest Hike, Prince William Forest Park, 18170 Park Entrance Road, Triangle. Meet in the  Oak Ridge Campground parking lot for a one-mile   hike through the forest. 10 a.m. $5-per-vehicle entrance fee; 703/221-7181.

Campfire Program: “Headbangers of the Forest”  (Woodpeckers),  Prince William Forest Park, 18170 Park  Entrance Road, Triangle. 8–9 p.m. $5-per-vehicle entrance fee. 703/221-7181.

Family Fun Day, Locust Grove Eye Care Center, 4207C Germanna Highway, Locust Grove. Clown, magic show (11:30 a.m.), LifeCare’s Breast Cancer Awareness ambulance,  animal shelter adoptions, ice cream. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. 540/972-6786.

Swing Dance, Inn at the Old Silk Mill, 1707 Princess Anne St. Lesson 8 p.m., dancing 8:30–11:30 p.m. $15 person. 703/622-4957; gottaswing.com.

Fundraiser, Lee Hill Auto Service, 4630 Lee Hill School Drive, Spotsylvania. Food, car wash, military vehicles, classic cars. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Benefits Families of Wounded Veterans.

Crab Feast, Nativity of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, 12326 Spotswood Furnace Road, Spotsylvania. Unlimited crabs, hot dogs, sodas, water, and limited beer and dessert. Bring a chair and canopy. Tables provided. Noon to 5 p.m. $30, ages 5 and younger free. Advance tickets only. 540/273-0640.

Movie Night: “The Princess Bride,” Westmoreland County Museum, 43 Court Square, Montross. 8:30–10 p.m. Free. Bring a blanket. 804/493-8440.

All-American Cookout and Fireworks Water Park Beach Party, YMCA Massad Family Branch Water Park, 212  Butler Road. DJ music, Zumba, games, contests, prizes, hula hoop dance lessons and shows, food, fireworks. 6:30 p.m. Adults $20, children 12 and younger $15, family of four $70. Rain date Aug. 25;   family-ymca.org.

All-You-Can-Eat Crab and Shrimp Fest, Madison Ruritan Club, 18206 Timothy Lane, Ruther Glen. Crabs, steamed shrimp, hot dogs, hush puppies, beer, tea and soda. 1–5 p.m. Adults $30, children  $12. Advance tickets only, sold at Hair Jungle, Ladysmith Pharmacy, Pizazz Hair and Coastal Convenience store. 804/448-4233.

Nature Walk, Government Island, 191 Coal Landing Road, Stafford. Learn about the storm aftermath, drought conditions and late summer forest activity. 4 p.m. Meet in the parking lot and bring water. 540/659-0391.

Civil War Trail and Gilmore Farm Walking Tour, James Madison’s Montpelier, 11407 Constitution Highway, Orange. Tour the Gilmore Farm, home of George Gilmore, who was born a slave at Montpelier, followed by a walking tour of the 1863–64 Confederate winter encampment site. 2:30 p.m. 540/672-2728.

War Weekend,  James Madison’s Montpelier. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. See Aug 17 listing. aug16-22 Book Sale, Smoot Library,  King George. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See Aug. 16 listing.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, Culpeper.  “Daleks’—Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D.” (1966): The Daleks’ fiendish plot in 2150 against Earth and its people is foiled when Dr. Who and friends arrive from the 20th century. With Peter Cushing and Bernard Cribbins. Sci–fi fantasy. Color. See Aug. 16 listing.

Belmont Horse Show, Show Grounds, 17301 Monrovia Road, Orange. 9 a.m. Adults $7, ages 12 and younger $3. Rain date Aug. 25; 540/854-5670 or 540/854-5215.

“Bricks and Boards in the ’Burg.” Begins and ends in Market Square, behind Town Hall, Fredericksburg. A walking tour highlights the history and architecture of the downtown Historic District. Co-sponsored by Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center and Hallowed Ground Tours. 10 a.m. Adults $4, children $1. 540/809-3918.

Car Hop, Family Diner, 2100 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. Classic cars, children’s activities, raffles, prizes. Sponsored by Historic Fredericksburg Foundation Inc. 4–8 p.m. Free. 540/373-3330.

Canoeing and Kayaking on the Rappahannock River. Meet at City Dock, Sophia Street. 10 a.m.  to 5 p.m., weather permitting. 540/371-5085; playva.com. 1st and 3rd sat Bingo, 1114 Potomac Ave., Suite 103, Stafford. Sponsored by Stafford Lions.  Doors open 11 a.m., games begin 12:30 p.m. 540/361-7019.

CONCERTS

Fredericksburg Musical Festival, Colonial Tavern, 406 Lafayette Blvd. Nick Clemons Band, 6:30 p.m.; fredericksburgmusicalfestival.com.

Fredericksburg Bluemont Concert, Maury Stadium, Kenmore Avenue and Hanover Street. Furnace Mountain. 7:30 p.m. Adults $5, seniors $4, children under 12 $2. Rain location: James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Ave. 540/338-4640.

Warrenton Bluemont Concert, Warren Green Building, 10 Hotel St., Warrenton. Daryl Davis. 7:30 p.m. Adults $5, seniors $4, under age 12 $2. Rain place: Taylor Middle School, 350 E. Shirley Ave. 540/338-4640.

THEATER

“Phantom,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Aug. 16 listing. aug4-19 “Proof,”  Westmoreland Players Theatre,  Callao. 3 p.m. See Aug. 16 listing.

19 SUNDAY

Exploring Carter’s Pond, Prince William Forest Park, 18170 Park Entrance Road, Triangle. Explore  the plants, animals and ecosystem with a park ranger.  9–11 a.m. $5 per vehicle. 703/221-7181.

Civil War Weekend,  James Madison’s Montpelier. 8 to 2 p.m. See Aug 17 listing.

Bingo, Fredericksburg Community Center, 1114 Potomac Ave., Stafford.  2 p.m. Sponsored by  the Greater Falls Run Lions Club. 540/372-3399.

Flying Circus Airshow, 5114 Ritchie Road, Bealeton. Antique airplanes, flying demos, world-class aerobatics, wing walking, airplane rides. Opens for planes rides at 11 a.m., show begins 2:30 p.m. Adults $10, children 3–12 $3, children under 3 free; airplane rides extra; flyingcircusairshow.com.

CONCERT

Benefit Gospel Sing, Round Oak Baptist Church, 15025 Pepmeier Hill Road, Corbin.  Featuring Jerusalem Ridge and Paul Dickerson. 6 p.m. A dessert social will follow.  An offering will be taken for Louis Raymond, an 18-year-old paralyzed from an automobile accident. 540/373-6862.

THEATER

“Phantom,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Doors open 1 p.m., show is at 3 p.m. See Aug. 16 listing.

“Proof,”  Westmoreland Players Theatre,  Callao. 3 p.m. See Aug. 16 listing.

20 MONDAY

Book Sale, Smoot Library, King George. 1–7 p.m. See Aug. 16 listing.

CONCERT

Music on the Steps, Central Rappahannock  Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St. Sabor Afrocubano. 7–8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, picnic. In case of  rain, concert will be moved inside. 540/372-1144.

21 TUESDAY

Book Sale, Smoot Library, King George. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. See Aug. 16 listing. every Line Dance Class, Strictly Ballroom Dance Studio, 125 Olde Greenwich Drive, Suite 190, Spotsylvania. 7–9 p.m. $10. 540/832-7602. Instructor Olivia Ray, 540/898-9060.

CONCERT

Music Under the Stars, Hurkamp Park, William and Prince Edward streets. Fredericksburg Community Concert Band. 7 p.m. Free. Rain date Aug. 28.

22 WEDNESDAY

Book Sale, Smoot Library,  King George. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. See Aug. 16 listing.

THEATER

“Phantom,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater.  Lunch 11:30 a.m., play 1:30 p.m. See Aug. 16 listing.

23 THURSDAY

Book Sale, England Run Library, 806 Lyons Blvd., Stafford. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Runs through Aug. 27. 540/899-1703.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, Culpeper. “No Time for Sergeants” (1958): A good-natured country bumpkin drafted into the Air Force turns the rigid military establishment upside down with his naïve ways. With Andy Griffith, Myron McCormick, Nick Adams and Murray Hamilton. Comedy. Black-and-white. See Aug. 16 listing.

Carolina Shag Dancing, Shannon’s Bar & Grille. See Aug. 16 listing.

CONCERT

Music on the Green, The Village Green, The Village at Towne Centre, Spotsylvania. Stacy Brooks Band, blues.   7–9 p.m. Free. Bring a chair. 540/786-6660.

THEATER

“Phantom,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater, See Aug. 16 listing.

—Compiled by  Debbie Sauder

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