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I live by email, and, like you, I pay close attention to what lands in my inbox. I especially enjoy the messages that begin with, “Hey, Uriah,” — because I never know where they’re going next.
“Here’s a picture I took of a new restaurant — do you know when it’s going to open?”
“Here’s a photo of a crash — is everyone OK?”
Whether it’s breaking news, a community event, or something interesting you spotted around town, I want to hear from you.
The Friends of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library have launched a special membership drive for the month of April.
The Friends is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization established in 1972 to raise funds to enhance the services of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, focus public attention on the library, and support the library in developing services and facilities for the region.
To celebrate the drive, the Friends are offering membership rewards to anyone who joins or renews in April. Memberships come in multiple levels, each offering different perks. Friends of the Library are also eligible to become members of the Virginia Credit Union and Topside Federal Credit Union.
Learn more or join at crrlfriends.org/join-us
Upcoming Book Sale
The Friends will host a multi-day sale at the Friends of the Library Center & Bookshop, located at 125 Olde Greenwich Drive, Suite 150, Fredericksburg, 22408.
Sale schedule:
- Friday, April 4, 5 to 9 p.m. – Preview Night for Friends members only (non-members may join at the door)
- Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Monday, April 7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Half-price day
- Tuesday, April 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Half-price in the bookshop, $3 in the warehouse
- Wednesday, April 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Half-price in the bookshop, $3 in the warehouse
The shop will be closed April 1–3 and before 5 p.m. on April 4 to prepare for the sale.
Proceeds support professional development for library staff and popular community programs like Music on the Steps, the Claudia Emerson Teen Poetry Contest, and the Johnny P. Johnson Teen Art Show.
More information is available at facebook.com/CRRLFriends
Easter Events Around Town
Coles District Easter Egg Hunt
Supervisor Yesli Vega will host the Annual Coles District Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 5 at 10 a.m. at Kyle R. Wilson Elementary, 5710 Liberty Hill Court, Woodbridge.
The event includes games, snacks, activities, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. The Prince William County Sheriff’s Office will also be on site providing free child ID services. No registration is required to attend.
Easter Bunny Visits Potomac Mills
The Easter Bunny arrives at Potomac Mills on Friday, April 4, and will be available for visits and photos through April 19.
The Bunny Photo Experience is open daily, and reservations are encouraged. A special Caring Bunny event for children with special needs and their families will take place Sunday, April 6 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Potomac Mills is located at 2700 Potomac Mills Circle, Woodbridge.
Learn more and make reservations at simon.com/mall/potomac-mills
Live Theater in Manassas: All My Sons Opens April 5
The ARTfactory in Historic Downtown Manassas will present Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, opening Saturday, April 5 and running through April 13 at the Wind River Theatre.
Set in the aftermath of World War II, the play follows a businessman whose past decisions threaten to tear his family apart. This classic drama explores themes of truth, guilt, and the cost of the American dream.
Performance schedule:
- Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, April 6 at 2:00 p.m.
- Friday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, April 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Note: The performance includes a simulated gunshot.
Tickets and information at virginiaartfactory.org
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