Compiled by Susan Larson. Last update September 9, 2014.
With summer waning, it’s time to look ahead to Fredericksburg area fall festivals and events for 2014. Click the hyperlinks for details. Know of others? Add them in the comments section!
ALSIceBucketChallenge Comes to Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation is hosting a local #ALSIceBucketChallenge to raise money and awareness for ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The event will take at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 3, Dixon Park Pool, 1300 Dixon St., Fredericksburg.
UMW First Year Students Plant with Tree Fredericksburg
More than 100 first-year University of Mary Washington (UMW) students worked with Tree Fredericksburg, the Department of Public Works, and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities to mulch portions of the Heritage Trail. View the entire photo...
Fall Plant Sale Hosted by Rappahannock Adult Activities
Rappahannock Adult Activities (RAAI) is hosting their third annual fall plant sale through October 3 at their 750 Kings Hwy. location in Fredericksburg. Sale hours are 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Pansies, chrysanthemums and a limited selection of herbs are available.
RAAI participants are responsible for the initial planting, placing labels on the pots, daily watering and plant care. They will also be selling the plants and assisting to load the plants in customers’ vehicles.
Massad YMCA Collecting Donations for Fallen Marine’s Widow, Baby
By Susan Larson
The Massad Family YMCA is sponsoring a benefit for the wife and child of fallen Marine Sgt. Charles Strong. Sgt. Strong, a member of the Corps’ elite special command, was killed in Herat Province, Afghanistan, on September 15.
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