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Events Near Louisa VA

Louisa Ducks Unlimited Fall Dinner and Auction

Louisa Ducks Unlimited Fall Dinner and Auction

Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 at 5:00pm
Callie Opie's Orchard Restaurant
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Warrenton Hunt Golf Tournament

Monday, Nov 18, 2024 at 9:00am
Fauquier Springs Country Club
Warrenton, VA
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Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights

Monday, Nov 18, 2024 at 9:00am
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Richmond, VA
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Blue Ridge Ducks Unlimited Dinner & Auction for Wetlands Conservation

Blue Ridge Ducks Unlimited Dinner & Auction for Wetlands Conservation

Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 5:30pm
Fauquier Springs Country Club
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Greek Fest

Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 10:00am
Transfiguration Church
Charlottesville, VA
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November Fest

Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 7:00pm
The Camel
Richmond, VA
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Tom Turkey Trot

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:00am
Palmyra, VA
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Remington Turkey Trot 5k Race and Walk

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:00am
Margaret M. Pierce Elementary School
Remington, VA
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