The Japanese-inspired garden, set to be finished before this spring’s Commencement, supports campus initiatives in wellness, contemplation and multiculturalism, said Assistant Professor of Religion Dan Hirshberg.
Live music calendar
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GO Virginia chairman to speak at Community Foundation event
GO Virginia is a bipartisan, business-led economic development initiative to create more high-paying jobs around the Commonwealth through incentivized collaboration between business, education, and government.
Sycamore tree on corner of Princess Anne and Amelia Streets to be removed
Although the tree is in healthy condition, City arborists have concluded that the large sycamore tree at the corner of Princess Anne and Amelia Streets needs to be removed.
Library plans novel-writing events
NaNoWriMo is an annual Internet-based creative writing project challenging participants to write 50,000 words of a new novel, and CRRL is supporting participants
Library to host housing forum
Affordable Housing: A Community Conversation will be a chance to hear from experts, such as Janel Donohue, President of the Rappahannock United Way (RUW), who will present data and findings from the ALICE Project and share information about how RUW assists residents with housing issues.
Live Music Calendar
Live music and performances in the Fredericksburg region October 26 – November 1, 2017.
Museum announces permanent exhibit
Heirlooms & Relics: Portrait of a Community is one of only two permanent exhibitions on display and will feature several pieces from the museum’s furniture collectionthe museum’s extensive decorative arts collection.
City announces strategy for dealing with stagnant canal
Pump failed, causing problems in canal
Another Day walkers to support suicide prevention
The walk, held by Mental Health America of Fredericksburg, will be at Spotsylvania Courthouse. On-site registration starts at 9 am, and the walk begins at 10.
FredToday Partners: Buy tickets for Down Home Ball
Fredericksburg’s most time-honored and favorite “elegant hoedown” will be held this year on Saturday, October 14th, from 6pm-11:00pm at Roxbury Farm and Garden Center, 601 Lafayette Boulevard.
Housewarming for George Washington at Ferry Farm
After the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, for the first time, guests are invited to view the Washington house! Hear from archaeologists and artisans about the period trades involved in building George’s house.
Stafford teen to compete in Miss Virginia Teen USA
Katelyn Redd, a student at Colonial Forge High School, will compete in the Miss
Virginia Teen USA 2018 pageant.
Check out a “human book” at the library
The Human Library project originated in Denmark and is “designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue … a place where difficult questions are expected, appreciated and answered.”
FredToday Partners: Plan your holiday party at 718
Located in the heart of Downtown Fredericksburg, 718 Venue is a unique private event venue perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, corporate functions, company meetings, birthday celebrations, and other events.
Chrysanthemum sale to benefit Rappahannock Adult Activities
Customers may purchase mums from on Sept. 18 and 20 at the Farmers Market in Hurkamp Park near the intersection of William and Prince Edward streets in Fredericksburg.
City implements new parking plan
Two-hour parking returns to William Street
‘Bourbon and Boxwood’ to raise money for museums
Washington Heritage Museums will host its third annual fundraiser,
“Bourbon & Boxwood” at the Mary Washington House and gardens on September 23, 2017.
Zip Trip coming to city
From Fredericksburg Economic Development and Tourism Come on out and be part of the excitement and festivities beginning at 6 a.m. Yes, we said, 6 a.m.! Our very own city staff, led by Danelle Rose and Kim Herbert have worked together with the crew and producers of...
Native plants on display at Fairgrounds
The Central Rappahannock Natives Plant Display Garden features plants that are originally from this area.