It’s at 750 Kings Highway in Stafford-a few miles east of the Chatham Bridge. Money raised helps RAAI and its community-based developmental day program for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Monday-Friday 9-4
Saturday-9-noon
www.raaihort.org
Virginia State Parks invites visitors to witness the solar eclipse on April 8
Solar viewing glasses being sold at parks statewide. Here’s a list of the best viewing times.
Huntley homecoming canceled because, well, depends on who you ask
City claims celebration shelved due to Huntley’s schedule; singer responds with video.
Friends of the Library Spectacular Spring Sale winding down
The sale concludes Wednesday at 125 Olde Greenwich Drive Suite 150 in Fredericksburg. Selection of books, movies, donated CPU’s and furniture. Half-priced day Tuesday and Wednesday. Sales benefit the Central Rappahannock Regional Library
LISTEN: Town Talk/Leashes of Valor
Karen Meadows and Lisa Berry are two of the service dog trainers with Spotsylvania-based Leashes of Valor. We talk about how they train the dogs, how they prepare the veterans to life with a service dog, and how one leash does save two lives. leashesofvalor.org
WATCH: River Crossing Parkway Study Open House this Wednesday
FAMPO Administrator Ian Ollis talks about a potential river crossing bridge and parkway west of I-95, across the Rappahannock River. An Open House is planned March 20th at the VDOT Auditorium at 86 Deacon Road in Stafford from 5-7.
Community Connections Expo is this Tuesday
Event organizers say this is a first for the region. They hope it becomes an annual event.
Beeping egg hunt at Melchers a treat for visually-impaired children
The beeping eggs are donated by volunteers from the International
Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators.
Friends of the Rappahannock bring film festival to Fredericksburg
Spend an evening watching films meant to inform and inspire.
WATCH: Community Connections preview
The Expo seeks to connect those in need with free community resources in the Fredericksburg area. It’s March 19 at the Fredericksburg Convention Center.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Virginia Renaissance Faire 2024
Sherry Loy, Cornelia Rutherford and Bob Cohen preview the Ren Faire at Lake Anna Winery May 11-June 9th on weekends. Auditions this Saturday (16th) at the downtown library on Caroline Street at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:00. You don’t need to be scheduled.
Fredericksburg Area Museum announces Sparking Freedom trolley tour
Battlefield sites and historic stops tell stories of resistance
Stage is set for summer camp at Riverside
Musical theater camp benefits area youth, boost confidence of young performers.
R-Board: Recycling is an art
Students invited to enter contest using recycled materials
LISTEN: Town Talk/Lafayette Bicentennial in Fredericksburg
Lisa Durham and Mary Katherine Greenlaw preview events from now to November to highlight General Lafayette’s visit to Fredericksburg in 1824. fxbg.com/lafayette
Photo Gallery: Ghana Friendship Day
Reno hits jackpot at Fredericksburg Regional Spelling Bee
Reno joins other winners for the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May in Washington, D.C.
Living History at Washington’s Ferry Farm
George Washington’s Boyhood Home opens for season with special interactive tour
Ferry Farm and Kenmore reopen for season with special events
Step back in time at living history event, learn why bread was vital to early colonists.
WATCH: It’s nearly time to walk! Micah’s 2024 Coldest Night of the Year
Here is what you’ll need to know tonight
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