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Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday, Winter Glam Thursday and More This Week

Events of interest in the Fredericksburg area the week of Dec. 2 - 6, 2013.

MONDAY, Dec. 2

Cyber Monday.

TUESDAY, Dec. 3

Giving Tuesday: Give Back on Giving Tuesday

Fredericksburg Roundtable, 8 - 9 a.m. at Homewood Suites, 1040 Hospitality Lane, Fredericksburg.  Jeanne Wesley, vice president of Workforce and Community Relations at Germanna Community College, will speak on Germanna's Workforce and Community Education Center. Registration required.

Workforce NOW-Leaders in Education,  3:30 - 5 p.m. at Germanna Community College. A panel discussion by area educational leaders about the needs of the regional economic marketplace and collaborating to develop a stronger globally competitive workforce. Registration Required.

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4

Spotsylvania Roundtable, 8 - 9 a.m. at Hampton Inn & Suites, 4800 Market St.,
Fredericksburg.  Sheriff Harris will discuss the new "Business Watch" program in Spotsylvania. Registration required.

THURSDAY, Dec. 5

Pancakes and Politics, 7:30 - 9 a.m. at Fredericksburg Hospitality House and Conference Center, 2801 Plank Rd., Fredericksburg.  A panel of state legislative leaders who represent the Fredericksburg region will answer questions submitted by members in advance and live.

Kwanzaa Celebration,
6 p.m. at the University of Mary Washington Seacobeck Hall Faculty/Staff dining room. Partake in the rituals of Kwanzaa and enjoy a feast.  Open to all.  Free.

Winter Wonder Glam Workshop,
7 p.m. at Courtyard by Marriott Historic District, 620 Caroline St, Fredericksburg.  A high-end fashion show sponsored by High Maintenance Image & Fashion Consulting and featuring local premier retailers Monkee's of Fredericksburg, Cache' and Ava Laurenne Bride.  Tickets are $25 and may be purchased online.

FRIDAY, Dec. 6

Business 101 Series, 8 - 10 a.m. at UMW Center for Economic Development Office, Eagle Village, Suite 400, 1125 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Fredericksburg. 
Topic: The Business Plan.  Registration is required.

Christmas Open House at Rising Sun Tavern,  6 - 8:30 p.m., 1304 Caroline St., Fredericksburg.  Abbreviated tours of the historic tavern, Joe Frogger cookies, Colonial spiced tea and caroling.  Free.

UMW Philharmonic Holiday POPS!, 7:30 p.m. at George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased by phone at 540-654-1324 or online.

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