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I know that I have posted about the HOPE HOUSE in Fredericksburg before, but this is such a great event I wanted to share it with you. The HOPE HOUSE is a shelter for homeless women and children here in Fredericksburg, VA and they are holding their annual FESTIVAL OF TREES right now!
The FESTIVAL OF TREES is the main fundraiser the HOPE HOUSE holds each year. It is a beautiful display of trees that are decorated by different companies, organizations, or families that are donated for a silent auction. They are also judged for different categories such as Best in Show, Most Original, Most Patriotic, Best Sports Themed, Best Non Traditional, to name just a few! It also includes Holiday Bouquets, a tea, a luncheon, a fashion show, and a place to purchase decorations such as wreaths for your holiday decor.
Just to let you know how big the event is..this year it is being held in the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center in Celebrate Virginia at 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway. Admission is only $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for seniors, and $2.00 for children ages 2-12. You can come in a bid on your favorite tree/item and you will get a special ticket so you can reenter to check on your bid!
Last year this event raised over $50,000!!! The money is help break the cycle of homelessness for the local women and their children in the Fredericksburg and surrounding area.
If you would like to contact the HOPE HOUSE or send a donation here is the contact information: www.hopehouseva.org
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If you really love turkeys--and we're not talkng when they are covered in gravy--consider celebrating the all american holiday this year by sponsoring a turkey through Farm Sanctuary's Adopt-A-Turkey Project.
They have been around since 1986 and the sponsorships help the organization rescue and care for the animals at its sanctuaries. In additions, the group advocates for turkeys and other animals and educates eaters about them.
The site features photos of turkeys with names like Faye, and Serendipity that are awaiting sponsoship... In addition to that you can also be part of the Turkey Express Adoption program, which places rescued turkeys in safe, permanent homes.
Can't sponsor or adopt a turkey this year? Here are some great ideas for a Vegetarian Thanksgiving.
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The Kenmore Inn, is a historic Inn, located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The Inn was built in 1773 and it located in a gorgeous area, with other beautiful 18th and 19th century homes. They have none guest rooms, and host activites such as meetings, weddings, receptions.
Fredericksburg is home to many antique stores, specialty shops and restaurants, not to mention all the historic sites such as: James Monroe Museum, Hugh Mercer's Apothecary Shop and the Kenmore plantation to name a few. Their website is very user friendly and has all the information you will need to plan that special event www.Kenmoreinn.com
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I love Christmas...it could be all year long, and it would not bother me at all, each year I try to scout out the best place to buy a three... I thought I'd share the wealth and let you know where you can find your christmas tree..I personally love firs, they carry choose-and-cut white and Scotch pine, blue spruce, Norway spruce and Leyland cypress; fresh-cut Fraser fir.
BELMONT CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
Preston and Rhonda Brown
7533 Belmont Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22551
540.854.6757; Cell: 540.623.8005
Directions: Farm located at 7533 Belmont Road. From Fredericksburg, take Route 3 west exit off I-95. Follow Route 3 west. Turn left on Route 621. Go approximately 8 miles; turn left on Route 608. Go 3 miles; turn right on Route 601 (Lawyers Road). Go 3 miles; turn right on Route 652 (Belmont Road). (Sales office is located at farm house). Follow Belmont Christmas Tree Farm signs.
Hours: 8 a.m.-dark, weekends only, beginning after Thanksgiving until Christmas
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