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A butterfly moves from flower to flower at Newport News Park Friday evening April 13, 2018.
Jonathon Gruenke / Daily Press
A butterfly moves from flower to flower at Newport News Park Friday evening April 13, 2018.
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Junior Ranger Day: Rangers lead children 14 and younger on a trek across Yorktown Battlefield, which earns them each a National Junior Ranger patch. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Yorktown Battlefield. Free.

Garden for Birds and Butterflies: Nature photographer Bob Schamerhorn shares his experiences and tips on how to prep your property to attract life. 10 a.m. Saturday at Freedom Park Interpretive Center, 5537 Centerville Road. Free, $5 donation suggested.

Card Party: The Woman’s Club of Williamsburg will raise money for its scholarship program with an afternoon of cards and other games participants can bring with them. 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at 7965 Richmond Road. Cost is $20 and includes lunch, call 220-0036 or 345-2789 to reserve a table.

‘Anne of Green Gables’: The Williamsburg Players conclude their latest production, which brings the adventurous redhead to life for all ages to enjoy. 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday at the James-York Playhouse, 200 Hubbard Lane. $20 for adults, $12 for students and children, available at williamsburgplayers.org or by calling 229-0431.

Sister Cities French Market: Yorktown pays tribute to the Saturday morning market of its sister city, Port-Vendres, France, with French music, food and wine to enjoy. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Riverwalk Landing. Free.

STEAM Saturday: The library’s educational series continues with robotics demonstrations, activities and art projects. 1-4 p.m. Saturday at the James City County Library. Free.

Magnificent Melodies: In this benefit supporting the Williamsburg Early Childhood Music School, teachers, alumni, friends and parents of the school perform Bach, Beethoven and more. 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Williamsburg United Methodist Church, 500 Jamestown Road. Free, with donations accepted.

Ford’s Colony Dance Band Concert: The ensemble’s 17 musicians and singers pay tribute to the music of Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Ella Fitzgerald and more swing-era favorites. 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Williamsburg Regional Library. Free.

‘Carmen’: Opera in Williamsburg presents its take on Georges Bizet’s classic opera of romance and tragedy. 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Kimball Theatre. Tickets are $48, $43 for seniors, military, first responders, teachers and college staff or $15 for students, available at operainwilliamsburg.org.

‘Into the Woods’: James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s modern fairy tale reimagined serves as the College of William and Mary’s final theatrical production at Phi Beta Kappa Hall. 7:30 p.m. Thursday though Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 601 Jamestown Road. Tickets are $20 for adults, $16 for military or $12 for students and children, available at wm.edu/boxoffice, the box office or by calling 221-2674.