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FREDERICKSBURGNew City Fellowship Church, 200 Prince Edward St., will host "Perspectives," a 15-week course covering God’s biblical, historical, cultural and strategic plan for the nations. Meets Tuesdays, through Dec. 19, from 6:15-9:15 p.m. Contact Matt for more details at 612/231-4624 or visit perspectives.org and browse classes.SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY“Churches Remember”: Spotsylvania County Department of Economic Development and Tourism teams up with three local churches to remember the significant roles churches played in the county’s history on Oct. 7. At 9 a.m., learn about the Historic Salem Church and its vital role during the Chancellorsville Campaign of the Civil War with former National Park Service historian Don Pfanz. Park at modern Salem Baptist Church. At 10:30 a.m., Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Harrison Road will give a presentation on the church’s founding in the 1860s and its latest project to interpret and preserve its cemetery. Optional tours follow. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wilderness Baptist Church on Plank Road combines the “Churches Remember” event with its Heritage Festival. At 1 p.m., local historian John Cummings explores the Battle of Chancellorsville and the role the church played with a brief walking tour and lecture. 540/507-7205; visitspotsy.com.Bethany Baptist Church, corner of Arcadia and Marye roads, will celebrate its 247th year with its annual Homecoming service on Sept. 10 at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Susan McBride will speak; special music will be provided by Anthony Campbell. A meal will follow on the lawn. 804/512-8561.Christ Episcopal Church, 8951 Courthouse Road. The Thrift Shop will participate in the fifth annual Rt. 208 Sale Trail on Friday and Saturday. The shop is renting prime space in front of the church for you to sell your goods. These large spaces are $25 for one day or $35 for two days. You must provide your own tables. Episcopal Church Women will have freshly baked sweets for sale. Doors open at 8 a.m. For more information about renti... (Fredericksburg.com)

Applebee's, Bruno's Pizza, Dee Bandi (YMCA), Stuffy's II Restaurant, Vernie's Pizza, Columbia Ford, Midas Auto Service, Domino's Pizza, Sizzler Restaurant, Mikey's Pizza, Nipp's Drive-Through, ZoJo's, Espresso Express, Starbucks Coffee, Pacific Rim Expresso, 19th Hole Mint Valley, Fiesta Bonita, lzzy's Pizza, Skipper's restaurant, Dairy Queen, Lewis River Golf, Omelettes & More, Taco Time, Custom Hand Wash, Guadelajara Restaurant, Washman Car Wash, Rebecca Loren (personal trainer), Oil Can Henry's, Dutch Bros. Coffee, Jimmy John's sandwiches, Burgerville, Red Leaf Coffee Co., Kelso Theatre, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, The Pancake House, Sweet Spot Frozen Yogurt, Fred Meyer, Arby's, Subway, Custom Hand Wash, Porky's Public House and Eatery, Hart C's Restaurant and New Moon Chinese Restaurant.The Fourth Annual Senior Open was well-attended and tons of fun, as usual, with 62 participants.The Senior Division of the Mint Valley Golf CourseDogapawlooza a howling successThe 10th annual Dogapawlooza took place Aug. 5 at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds.It was a huge success. The dogs had a great time, their people had a great time and we all laughed a lot. It was the biggest dog party you’ve ever seen. All dogs, all play, all fun.We also raised some needed funds for the Humane Society of Cowlitz County.Thank you to KUKN, KLOG and The Wave for their promotional and financial support. Thank you to the rest of our sponsors: Frank and Holly McShane, Alpine Veterinary Clinic, Ankle and Foot Clinic, Lower Columbia Veterinary Clinic, LegalShield, Animal Health Services, Catlin Properties and Drew’s Grocery. Thank you to Jon and Christine Randall of TrolleyLocal for the Fill The Trolley donation event.Thank you for the help in providing the porta-potties (United Site Services), the sound system (Music and More Productions) and the T-shirts (Advantage Screen Printing). Thank you to The Daily News, Columbia River Reader and Valley Bugler for helping to promote Dogapawlooza.Thank you Humane Society ... (Longview Daily News)