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Stafford resident Qasim Rashid, at left, is challenging Sen. Richard Stuart in the Senate’s 28th District. The two candidates will appear in a debate Sept. 5 hosted by the University of PROVIDED Mary Washington.

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Election season begins First debate Sept. 5 for 2019 General Assembly races GREG HAMBRICK » BY ghambrick@insidenova.com

Most families may want to see the summer months go on forever, but campaigns looking toward November are anxiously awaiting the Labor Day Weekend as voters leave their vacation memories behind and start paying attention to the 2019 elections. The ballot in November will include several state House of Delegates and Senate races. In both chambers, Republicans are holding control by the narrowest of margins, with a 51-49 majority in the House and a 21-19 majority in the Senate. SENATE DISTRICT 13 The University of Mary Washington is hosting four debates, with the first for candidates in Senate District 28 at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, inside University Hall at UMW’s Stafford Campus, 121 University Blvd. Republican Sen. Richard Stuart, a lawyer and veteran, is seeking his fourth term in the district that includes parts of Stafford, Prince William, Spotsylvania, Westmoreland and King George counties. He was first elected in 2007 after defeating Democrat Albert Pollard Jr. by a 600-vote margin from more than 42,400 votes cast. Stuart ran unopposed in 2011 and 2015. This year, he faces a challenge from Democrat Qasim Rashid, also a lawyer and an author.

If elected, Rashid would be the first Muslim American elected to the Virginia Senate, and religion is already playing a role in the campaign. Rashid blasted a campaign ad from Stuart that he claimed targeted his faith and questioned his loyalty to the country by stating that Rashid “doesn’t believe Islamic terrorism exists” and “has blamed U.S. military for causing terrorism.” “We will not respond in kind as doing so is beneath the dignity of the office,” Rashid said in a statement, noting he has received death threats due to misinformation related to his race and faith. “Moreover, Jesus Christ taught to love thy neighbor. That’s our response.” Rashid said his opponent was focusing on faith instead of healthcare costs, teacher salaries and infrastructure. “The 28th Senate district deserves compassionate, civil representation dedicated to improving the lives of working families—not attacking people’s faith and loyalty,” Rashid said. A call to Stuart’s campaign office Wednesday was not immediately returned. MORE DEBATES UMW’s debate series will continue with a debate Sept. 18 between Democrat Joshua Cole and Republican Paul Milde for the House’s 28th District seat, and Sept.

20 between Del. Mark Cole, a Republican, and Democratic challenger Jess Foster, according to a news release. The debates will be at 7 p.m. at the school’s Fredericksburg campus in Room 411 of Lee Hall. On Oct. 29, the school will host a debate for the Senate’s 17th District at 7 p.m. in Monroe Hall, Room 346, also on the Fredericksburg campus. Sen. Bryce Reeves will face challenger Amy Laufer. Josh Cole, president of the Stafford County NAACP and an assistant pastor at Union Bell Baptist Church, is making a second run to represent the House’s 28th District after losing the race in 2017 by just 82 votes of more than 23,647 cast. He’ll face Milde after the area businessman and former Aquia District supervisor defeated incumbent Del. Bob Thomas in the GOP primary in June. Mark Cole, a Spotsylvania deputy county administrator, is seeking a 10th term representing District 88. He won

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reelection in 2017 with 52 percent of the vote in a four-way race. Foster is an attorney who co-owns the Foster McCollam law firm in Manassas specializing in representing juveniles and domestic abuse survivors. Reeves, a veteran and insurance agent with an office in North Stafford, is seeking a third term. He won reelection in 2015 with more than 62 percent of the vote. Laufer is a former middle-school teacher and Peace Corps volunteer who served seven years on the Charlottesville City School Board. She launched Virginia’s List, an organization that supports Democratic women running for state office. The debates are co-sponsored by UMW’s College Republicans, Young Democrats and the Legislative Action Committee of the Student Government Association, as well as The Free Lance– Star, the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Fredericksburg Area League of Women Voters.

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It’s still tough for American workers wouldn’t be officially sanctioned by the Labor Day is one of those holidays federal government until the 1930s. Until most of us don’t think much about. It then, organizing a union was a difficult used to precede the first day of school, business. Strikes were often considered but now, almost all of the school systems in our region start well before Labor Day. illegal and often forcefully opposed by state and local law enforcement. The same can be said for politiBut, at least in 1894, Labor got cal campaigns. Most didn’t get its own day. That was also the underway in earnest until Labor year my Grandad was born. Day. Now, they start months if He was printer and was once not years in advance. a steward with the InternaBesides, there is a lot more tional Typographical Union. to Labor Day than its being The things his union wanted, some kind of arbitrary demar80 years ago, are benefits many cation point. And no, it wasn’t DAVID KERR of us take for granted such as a just invented to give you one last lunch break, a five-day week and paid shot at three-day vacation at the beach vacation. or a chance to put more on your credit That was a long time ago. The labor card at a Labor Day sale. It was, what the movement began its big rise in the name implies, all about labor. 1930’s with President Roosevelt’s New It began, like a lot of holidays do in Deal and most importantly the Wagner the U.S., in something of a piecemeal Act. This made it easier for unions to fashion. Various organizations of organize and to strike. As a result, pay workers, not necessarily unions in the and working conditions got better and, modern sense, held parades and had in a rare taste of industrial democracy, picnics to celebrate their achievements some corporate boards even invited and the value of American workers. It union representatives to join their was mostly skilled labor at first such as machinists, carpenters and brick masons. ranks. But as early as the 1960s, the labor movement had started to erode. By the late 1880s, 23 states had a Labor The economy was changing and neither Day holiday. In 1894, Congress passed and the president signed the law that offi- side, labor nor management, seemed able to adapt fast enough. In the late cially created Labor Day. It had cheerful 1940s 40% of American workers bebi-partisan support. longed to unions. Today only 11% do, While innocuous enough, establishand most workers have never even been ing a holiday isn’t that hard, it was approached about joining one. nonetheless the first federal actions that A lot of middle class Americans, and recognized American labor. In those certainly those in even higher income days, and well up until the New Deal brackets, have a knee jerk reaction and the Wagner Act, American workagainst organized labor. They think of ers didn’t have that many rights. The abuses such as featherbedding (demandright of labor to organize and to strike

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ing more workers on a job than needed), infiltration by organized crime and the perception that labor is resistant to technology. There is justification for each of these claims. But, there is another side to the story. One person has no leverage when dealing with a big company. He or she can rarely negotiate pay or benefits and has to live with the reality that they can be fired without justification. It’s a onesided relationship. Meanwhile, a union, by representing all of the workers in a company or in a particular part of company, has leverage and can stand up for individual workers. Today, large corporations and their management have a surprisingly free hand. Workers on the other hand are often overmatched. Our service economy has very little union presence and the results are easy to see. The growth in worker wages after the Great Recession is still not keeping up with the increase in prices. In other words, American workers are losing ground. At the same time, the disparity between the top 1% and the bottom 90% in terms of income is at a record level. Alas, there is no one left able to argue with management for higher pay levels. Workers just have to get by as best they can. That’s hardly something that the original founders of Labor Day, or those who pioneered the labor movement of the 20th century, would have been happy to hear. David Kerr, a former member of the Stafford School Board, is an instructor in political science at VCU. He can be reached at staffordnews@insidenova.com.

IT SEEMS TO ME… | HARVEY S. GOLD

Traﬃc deaths can be prevented questions correctly to receive a passing It seems to me…we are greatly conscore. And, this person also has driven cerned about gun registration because of a vehicle with an examiner, through the many deaths and injuries they cause, standard maneuvers to pass the driving and rightly so. However, there is another portion. But, once that person receives form of violence, that caused by the the license to operate a vehicle, vehicles we drive that causes over do they follow all the rules and 30,000 deaths each year and in regulations that are required? some years about 100 per day They don’t, because they have been killed. then encounter continuously Most, if not all who drive changing situations and react vehicles, have passed a test to them as they now see fit. If to receive a license to operate they are basically an aggressive some sort of vehicle that is used on the roads shared with other ve- HARVEY GOLD person, they drive aggressively. If they are a passive person, they hicles and pedestrians. These tests will be super cautious. If they stick to the are both written and also taken in the vehicle on the road. If you can answer the rules and are normally careful, they will observe the rules and try to avoid having questions and show in driving your car that you are capable, you get your license. any accidents. Every day we see examples of all these types. Most of the time we This seems like a workable, acceptable and sensible registration process. So, why don’t look at the careful drivers. They just pass us by as part of the scenery. The doesn’t it work and continue to result in slowpoke worries us, but we leave him so many fatalities and injuries? or her behind, hoping they won’t bother It doesn’t work because the test only anyone. But the bozo who speeds by at 50 indicates that at one point in time an inmph in a 25 mph or 35 mph zone makes dividual read the book and remembered us wonder why they knowingly break the enough information to answer enough

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law and put others in harm’s way? What makes them not care or use common sense in their driving habits? I see dangerous violations every day. Drivers not stopping at stop signs, holding a cell phone in one hand and talking while the car is moving; eating or drinking something while driving; smoking; following too close; speeding; and going through red lights to name a few violations. But the worst violation that I have seen are the cars that pass a stopped school bus that has the stop sign out and its lights flashing when children are getting on or off the bus. A friend who was a former school bus driver in Stafford County who drove a bus that carried special needs children told me that she had people even pass the bus on the right where the children were getting on or off the bus. What portion of the driving test did they fail to read, or did they get that question wrong on the test but still scored enough to pass? GOLD

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Home sales climb in Stafford Parts of the Fredericksburg real estate market showed an upward trend in number of homes sold in July, according to the latest Long & Foster Real Estate Market Minute report. In Stafford, 306 homes sold, up 3%

from the same month last year. Spotsylvania saw a 6% increase, but Fredericksburg reported a 37% drop. Inventory in Stafford is down 22%, and prices are up 6% compared to July 2018, with a median sale price of $370,000.

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Fire and Rescue asks citizens to ‘Fill the Boot’ Labor Day will bring a familiar site to Stafford County’s local intersections – Stafford firefighters holding out a fire boot, asking for donations. The money goes to assist individuals, and the families who love them, from the harm of debilitating muscular diseases that take away physical strength, independence, and life. Members of the Stafford County Professional Firefighters Local 4012 will join more than 100,000 firefighters across the nation to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). “Firefighters have been partnering with MDA for 65 years to raise money to help find a cure and help those living with muscular dystrophy, ALS and other life-threatening diseases,” said Stafford Fire and Rescue Chief Joseph Cardello. “It is our honor to continue this tradition. I ask that the public keep an eye out for our personnel on the roads over the Labor Day weekend and consider making a donation to this worthy cause.” Last year, firefighters raised more than GOLD

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Passing a stopped school bus while it is boarding or unloading students, special needs or any students, is both inconceivable and unconscionable. It is, in my view, worthy of a jail sentence, not a fine. But the real question is, how do you stop someone who thinks passing a stopped school bus is OK from committing such a crime? Do we have background checks or make the test more difficult? Cars don’t kill, people do the killing. People disobey the law, they drive drunk, they drive when they are sleepy and they drive when they are harboring some sort of rage. None of these are new problems. This issue is that there are more drivers and more cars. And, even with driving classes required in school, the numbers haven’t dramatically gone down. It is clear, that we cannot have enough police

$24 million at more than 1,600 Fill the Boot events. Over the last 65 years, the total is more than $607 million. Stafford Fire and Rescue personnel have participated for more than 12 years, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars. The International Association of Firefighters is MDA’s largest national partner. Donations are used to fund groundbreaking research and to accelerate treatments and cures. As well, the funds help MDA care for kids and adults from day one of diagnosis at MDA Care Centers across the country. Fill the Boot donors help empower families with services and support by funding trained information specialists, by providing free summer camps, support groups, equipment assistance, advocacy and much more. Drivers are asked to use extra caution over Labor Day weekend and to keep a close eye out for the presence of Fire and Rescue personnel. If you are interested in contributing online, please visit www. staffordfirefighters.org or www.mda.org.

Embrey Mill celebrated the opening of Mine Road on Wednesday, Aug. 28. The final half-mile section of the road connects Garrisonville and Courthouse roads, and involves an additional more than 2 miles of work on Mine Road that is expected to significantly alleviate congestion through the corridor, according to a news release. From left, Fred Garnes, Marketing Director of Embrey Mill; Stafford County Supervisor Mark Dudenhefer; Gary Scola, VP of Operations at Embrey Mill; Larry Caruthers, project manager; and Rachel Adams, construction manager. PROVIDED

to keep drivers from violating traffic laws. Our educational programs have not solved the problem. But it is essential that we find a way to reduce the number of traffic fatalities and injuries and traffic violations. Rolling your window down and shouting at an irresponsible driver won’t do it and they may even pull out a gun. Well, that’s another story. Maybe the answer is electing people who care about stopping these horrible senseless deaths and injuries and care enough to take the time to actually try to address and solve the problem. Perhaps, first, we ourselves need to actually demand this from those in office or vote for candidates who will work to solve these issues. It seems that once again, we have met the enemy and it is us. Harvey Gold is a contributing writer at InsideNova. Reach him at StaffordNews@ insidenova.com.

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The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce recently honored first responders for their heroic and often lifesaving actions. Awards were presented at the third annual First Responders Appreciation Breakfast and Awards on Aug. 27. The annual event is part of a tradition that allows the business community to express its deep gratitude for the service of our community’s career and volunteer first responders, according to a news release. The chamber also honors citizens who step in to assist another person in

their time of desperate need. Honorees selected by their peers for Excellence in Criminal Investigations included four members of the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office: Sgt. Robert Parsons and Master Detectives Kassandra Lawrence, Joseph Massine, Kurt McBride and Benjamin Woodson. The award recognizes individuals of integrity in their investigative work, including solving a cold case, clearing a difficult active case or the outstanding overall supervision of a particularly unusual case that was brought to a successful conclusion. Other honorees included Officer Jon

Piersol with the Fredericksburg Police Department and Lt. Shawn Divelbliss with Spotsylvania County Fire. The Heroism Award recognizes acts involving personal risk beyond the call of duty, and awarded in cases when individuals expose themselves to personal risk or demonstrates zeal and ingenuity during an emergency situation. Honorees included: • King George County Fire & Emergency Services C-Shift • Caroline Deputy Michael Holmes and Caroline Fire and EMS Members Tommy Hall, Joe Farmer, Megan McCain,

Tyler Floyd, Taylor Buchannon, Robert Munieck, Jeff Wallace and Samantha Deslauriers • Trooper Matthew T. Conley and Senior Trooper Mark A. Baker, Virginia State Police • Officer David Cabrera, Fredericksburg Police Department • Officer Daniel Eller, Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries The Meritorious Civilian Award, recognizing actions that saved a human life and for demonstrating judgement and zeal during an emergency, was awarded to Matt Chilton.

DUI suspect rams vehicle A King George man is being held without bond on charges of driving under the influence, assault and battery and hitand-run in an Aug. 25 incident, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office. Around 1:37 p.m., a witness reported seeing a vehicle driven by Randy Cutright, 30, narrowly avoid hitting a pedestrian, SCSO spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo said. “The caller then obser ved the driver drinking an alcoholic beverage

while stopped at a red light,” she said. “He followed the suspect vehicle and observed it almost hit several young children as it sped through a neighborhood.” When the vehicles reached a dead end at Raub Court, Cutright’s vehicle rammed the caller’s vehicle several times, Vicinanzo said. The driver exited the vehicle and ran into the tree line. A deputy arrived and Cutright was arrested.

Tractor trailer wreck causes fuel spill, area power outage A tractor trailer driver is expected to face a charge of reckless driving after a wreck Aug. 22, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office. Deputies and other first responders were called to the intersection of Cambridge Street and Layhill Road around 3:55 p.m. for a single-vehicle accident, SCSO spokesperson Amanada Vicinanzo said. Several witnesses reported seeing the tractor trailer head off the right side of the road and into a ditch.

The crash caused downed power lines in the area, as well as a major fuel spill, Vicinanzo said. Cambridge Street was closed at that intersection for several hours to allow tow trucks to remove the vehicle from the ditch and deputies to investigate the accident. In addition, emergency crews spent several hours cleaning up the fuel spill. The driver, a 41-year-old Fredericksburg resident, was treated at a local hospital for minor injuries.

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CRIME BRIEFS BURGLARY REPORTED AT ABC STORE Stafford County deputies are investigating a burglary at a North Stafford ABC store. Security footage shows three people entering the store at 50 North Stafford Complex Center around 1:57 a.m. Aug. 22. The burglars filled two duffle bags with numerous bottles of alcohol and then fled the scene. Deputies arrived to find a broken glass window. They canvassed the area, but didn’t locate the burglars. DUI DRIVER FOUND STOPPED IN ROADWAY A deputy pulling up to the intersec-

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Stafford schools awarded learning center grant The Virginia Department of Education recently awarded Stafford County Public Schools a grant to fund a new 21st Century Community Learning Center. Stafford’s funding is one of 28 grants awarded to 19 school divisions in the state, according to a news release. The grant promotes equitable educational opportunities for students by supporting tutoring and enrichment activities that complement regular academic programs. “This grant will strengthen our equity and community partnership initiatives and our students will benefit greatly,” said Scott Kizner, superintendent of Stafford County Public Schools. The 21st Century Grant allows the division to create an after-school enrichment program at Edward E. Drew Middle School, located at 501 Cambridge St. in south Stafford.

The University of Mary Washington’s School of Education and the Center for Economic Education collaborated with SCPS on this competitive grant. Students will explore career strands, learn about high school program possibilities and participate in a variety of field experiences, all while strengthening their academic skills in a fun and innovative way, the release noted. Students will also have a summer enrichment opportunity. The after-school program runs from 3-5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and includes tutoring and academic enrichment. The program provides snacks, transportation and family engagement opportunities to students and offers educational services for families of participating children. For more, visit www.staffordschools. net.

North Stafford teacher nominated for national LifeChanger award Kelly O’Connor, a 12th grade English teacher at North Stafford High School, has been nominated for the 2019-2020 national LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the best K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership, according to a news release. Each school year, LifeChanger of the Year receives hundreds of nominations from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Seventeen individual LifeChanger of the Year awards will be given during the 2019-2020 school year. O’Connor was nominated by a student, Jeffrey Truong, for her mentorship and

guidance. As Truong applied to college, O’Connor went above and beyond to assist him by reviewing his essays, writing recommendations for scholarship applications and offering advice. O’Connor has supported many of her students through their transitions after high school by providing an environment that not only addresses their fears and confusion but inspires them to pursue their passions, the release noted. “Mrs. O’Connor has gone far beyond her teaching role,” said Chuong Dai Nyugen, a parent of a student. “I feel so lucky to have her as my son’s teacher. We can’t thank her enough for her understanding and ongoing support, not only in her classroom but for our kid’s future. She has taught our kid’s valuable life lessons and prepared them for the long journey after high school.”

Sensory-friendly ‘Superpower Dogs screening Saturday The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation will host a sensory-friendly screening of “Superpower Dogs” on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 10 a.m. at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. During this special screening, the theater will be dimly lit, the movie will be played at a lower volume and

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Rega recalls the switch to Brown’s son, John, as head coach last season was virtually seamless, but he relished that opportunity also because it allowed him to learn additional approaches to help him improve himself as a player. “Coach [John] Brown allowed us to do more up-to-date things,” Rega said. “He traveled to colleges and brought back different things we can use, like different blocking schemes, things like that. It is definitely fun to play for both coaches.” Rega’s development of technique and football acumen is important because he wants to continue to play football in college. He’s already visited both Randolph Macon College and Christopher Newport University, but is still unsure where he will ultimately commit to play. Wherever that is, he plans to major in mechanical engineering because “there’s a broad spectrum of opportunities” available in the field of engineering. Rega, who carries a 3.5 grade point average, said he has a bit of a disadvantage because he is only 6 feet, ½ inches, small for a lineman. He would like to play on the defensive line in college, he said. Being a leader is something Rega said he and his fellow seniors take very seriously. “I’ve heard that at other schools,

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seniors sometimes won’t talk to the younger players, but that’s not our way,” Rega said. “We see ourselves as role models and we act accordingly. Everybody talks to each other. If one of the younger players gets upset by something a coach says, one of us might pull him to the side and say, ‘Coach wasn’t trying to put you on the spot. He was trying to coach you up and make you better.’ Each one of us has had it happen

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Is Virtual Reality ready to ‘roar’ for the mainstream? Virtual reality, or VR, is one of those technologies that keeps popping up every few years, doesn’t grab hold, disappears and then pops up again. I see VR divided into two different areas: how much you can view the environment with your eyes and how you interact with the environment. Some technology attempts to tackle just one of these areas at a time. Growing up, things like Nintendo’s virtual boy and power glove attempted to show the promise of VR interactive environments and were poor attempts. The main premise for most VR devices is similar. You wear a screen on your head that turns and looks around in 360 degrees and you have different types of controllers to interact in the environment. Other VR type technology focused on new ways to interact with 2D content with motion controllers or no controllers at all. Over the years there have been other attempts. PlayStation had motion wands, Nintendo Wii had motion controllers and Xbox Kinect was controllerless. The current version of wearable VR tech is Oculus and PlayStation VR which seem to be better and there are a wide variety of head set add-ons for cell phones to give a VR type of experience. Some of the technology was gimmicky in my opinion. The Nintendo Wii’s motion controllers come to mind. It didn’t long to

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Sudden changes regarding work and colleagues are apparent. Do something that will be stimulating and creative. Sudden changes regarding friendships are likely to occur if you have tried to change others. Problems with skin, bones, or teeth may mess up your schedule.

You can handle situations that require contact with institutions or large corporations. Try to be patient and understanding. You need to look into some private matters before you can proceed with your plans. Deception is probable if you don’t use discrimination.

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Compromise if you wish to have any fun at all. You will be in a high cycle regarding work. You may find it difficult to communicate with someone at work. You are best not to discuss your personal life with others.

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Try not to say the wrong thing at the wrong time. Get involved in sports groups or hobbies that attract you. Don’t let situations get out of hand. Intellectual stimulation is what you are looking for.

You could be quite erratic regarding your personal relationship. Your greatest gains will come through your creative ideas. Your diplomatic approach and rather outgoing nature will enhance your reputation and bring you the support you need. Stay calm and focus on things that will help you understand the situation better.

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Yoga In The Park - 8:30 a.m. | $10 vehicle admission Widewater State Park 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA 22554 Senior Instructor Maggie Bautista leads a yoga class as you take in the beauty of the Aquia Creek. Dress in your yoga best and bring your own mat. National Trail Mix Day - 8:30 a.m. | $10 vehicle admission Widewater State Park 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA 22554 Rangers will help you make your own trail mix to have as a snack while you hike the trail and try to piece together some “mixed” up clues. Sweet Yonder - 6:30 p.m. | Free Harris Pavilion 9201 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110 All-women Bluegrass band performs as part of the Summer Sounds Concert series from the Center for the Arts. Bring chairs, blankets and picnics.

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Make Art With Math - 4:30 p.m. | Free Howell Branch Library 806 Lyons Boulevard Fredericksburg VA 22406 Fabulous Friday program for grades K-6. 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing - 7:30 p.m. | $7 vehicle admission Widewater State Park

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Drool in the Pool - 10 a.m. to noon | $5 per dog Woodlands Pool 2 Northhampton Blvd., Stafford, VA 22554 Bring your four-legged friend for a refreshing swim. All well-behaved dogs are welcome. Owners must provide a written proof of current rabies vaccination. Jason Aldean - 7:30 p.m. | From $49.75 Jiffy Lube Live 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136 The Ride All Night Tour with Kane Brown and Carly Pearce. Kacey Musgraves - 8 p.m. | From $70 Wolf Trap Filene Center 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 Part of Oh, What a World Tour II. PAWS for Reading - 10:30 a.m. to noon | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Drive Stafford, VA 22554 Read with dogs trained to be avid listeners. The library provides books, or

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Drool in the Pool - 1-3 p.m. | $5 per dog Mark Lenzi Pool 58 Jesse Curtis Lane Hartwood, VA 22406 Bring your four-legged friend for a refreshing swim. All well-behaved dogs are welcome. Owners must provide a written proof of current rabies vaccination. Gipsy Kings - 8 p.m. | From $39.50 Wolf Trap Filene Center 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 Featuring Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo.

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Small Business Networking - 9-11 a.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Drive Stafford, VA 22554 Join the University of Mary Washington Small Business Development Center for small business networking. Learn the steps to start your own business as well as getting ideas for promoting your business, and have experts in small business and other fields answer your questions. CALENDAR

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National Gymnastics Day - 2-4 p.m. | Free Stafford Gymnastics and Recreation Center 500 Nelms Circle, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 Demos, obstacle courses, balloons, goody bags and class registration. Family Day: Robotics! - Noon | Free National Museum of the Marine Corps 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, VA 22172 Children will be able to participate in robotic themed activities. Partners from area robotics labs and universities will be on hand with live demonstrations. Free Home Seller Seminar - 10 a.m. | Free Strayer University 13385 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192 Bob Hummer, a real estate broker with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, has offered this very popular free seminar for the past 22 years. It is packed with a wealth of information for the prospective seller. There is no obligation. A wealth of reference material will be provided. Some of the topics to be covered: 1. Successfully Marketing Your Home. 2. Real Estate Financing for the Home Seller. 3. Information for Seniors. 4. The Language and Documents of Real Estate. 5. Using the Internet to Sell Your Home. For information, call Bob at 703-878-4866 or email at bob@militaryrealestate.com Heritage Festival - 11 a.m. | Free Prince William Forest Park 16675 Pleasant Road, Dumfries, VA 22025 Discover old-time crafts of blacksmith, sawmill and quilts. Participate in archery and logging demonstrations.

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Meek Mill & Future - 7 p.m. | From $35 Jiffy Lube Live 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136 The Legendary Nights Tour 2019 with YG, Mustard and Megan Thee Stallion.

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