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Stafford Extension Agent Guy Mussey and Karen Brace Preview of the Seed SwapJanuary 26th at the Rowser Building in Stafford from 103. Info on the Master Gardener Association of the Central Rappahannock Area and the work of the local extension offices.

Darryl Barnes of Deacon Wealth Management talks about getting your finances and financial statements in order for the new year. A look at the market, what may be on the horizon and how to find and select a financial adviser. deaconwealth.com 5403718585.

University of Mary Washington Museums Executive Director Scott Harris talks about Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, The James Monroe Museum and the Papers of James Monroe.

Caroline Delegate Bobby Orrock talks about the state budget, redistricting, sports gambling, Medicaid expansion and the Equal Rights Amendment.

Theres a blood drive on Saturday at Chancellor High School from 104 in honor of freshman Caitlyn Brown. She has a rare bone marrow failure disorder that requires blood transfusions every 23 weeks in Richmond. Appointments are recommended at www.redcrossbl

Kathy Anderson with Empowerhouse previews The Empty Bowl fundraiser. She also talks about their work with teens and ways the community can receive training on helping victims of domestic violence. empowerhouseva.org

Stafford Delegate Bob Thomas previews the 2019 Virginia General Assembly. Topics include taxes and a possible tax increase, transportation, and bills hell introduce this year.

La Cage aux Folles at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Stafford January 9March 3. Patrick Ahearn joined by Gabe Belyeu and Chris Sanders from the show. riversidedt.com 5403704300.

Spotsylvania Delegate Mark Cole with a General Assembly preview. Topics include a bill hell introduce on adding lanes to I95, the Equal Rights Amendment, election laws and taxes. marklcole.com

Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kellya look back at 2018 and a look ahead to 2019. Topics include Gateway project, incentives, economic development, parking, debt service, school overcrowding and baseball.

Central Rappahannock Regional Library. Books for gifts, winter reading and 3D printers. Samantha Thomason and Alisha Barnes from the library. librarypoint.org

FailSafeERA works with men, women and families impacted by incarceration. What are the holidays like for families when a loved on is in jail or prison? Whats it like for the person behind bars? failsafeera.org

Stafford Board of Supervisors Board Chairwoman Meg Bohmke. Issues include a transportation study, Triple Triple A, 5year financial plan and flooding.

Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski. Among the issues the 2019 budget, property rights and a 4th of July parade.