Compiled by Melina Downs, UMW Office of Media and Public Relations
All events are at the University of Mary Washington, 1301 College Ave., Fredericksburg, unless otherwise listed.
Tuesday, March 11 – Tuesday, April 8 – Class, Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Course, by Bill Brooks; Combs Hall, Room 4; Tuesdays 5:30 – 7 p.m.; free; Registration required by emailing [email protected].
By Susan Larson
The line is already long at FOODE. The downtown restaurant is giving away burgers Tuesday, March 11, in exchange for your signature.
“[W]e’re handing out free burgers in the FOODE courtyard for as long as possible to those of you willing to sign your name to a letter to the CEO of Chimerix pleading for the medicine to be released to Josh,” posted FOODE on their Facebook page.
By Susan Larson
Liberty Pawnshop & Gold, LLC, reached an agreement March 11 with the Commonwealth of Virginia related to state motor vehicle title loan violations.
The Fredericksburg area pawn shop agreed to give refunds as part of the settlement.
Liberty made at least 54 motor vehicle title loans without a valid license between August 8, 2011, and February 23, 2013, according to Attorney General Mark Herring. The company also charged interest in a way that broke the law.
By Susan Larson
Citizens have another opportunity to submit suggestions for the City of Fredericksburg’s planned Riverfront Park.
By Susan Larson
City of Fredericksburg personal property taxes will now be billed in two equal installments annually.
Fredericksburg’s 2014 personal property taxes will be due on May 15 and November 15.
City Treasurer Brenda Wood recommended the change to help residents pay their bills and lessen the work load for city staff who have been managing an increasing number of payment plans.
Chimerix, Inc. released the following statement just before 9 p.m. March 11, confirming Fredericksburg resident Josh Hardy will receive the drug he needs and which thousands around the world have been insisting Chimerix provide.
By Susan Larson
City Manager Bev Cameron recommended an increase of just over 3.6 percent in the FY2015 Fredericksburg budget. “This is the fourth consecutive year without an increase in any tax rates,” Cameron told City Council during their March 11 meeting.
The total recommended budget is $84 million.
By Susan Larson
Hashmel C. Turner, Jr. has withdrawn as a candidate for the Ward 4 seat on Fredericksburg City Council.
“[I]t makes no sense to have two candidates running from the same neighborhood,” Turner wrote in a March 11 letter to the Free Lance-Star.
Top ‘o the morning to ya! St. Patrick’s Day is Monday, March 17, so it’s time for Fredericksburg’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration. Here’s a sampling of that and other weekend events. Please click the hyperlinks for full details.
By Susan Larson
Medi Hospice Fredericksburg is seeking volunteers.
“We have patients who need volunteers to offer simple companionship, or to engage with books through reading, or to play simple card or board games. We need people who are willing to offer 1 – 4 hours per week,” the hospice said online. “Our patients are often lonely and isolated. They may have friends but those people are not comfortable with the dying process.
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg Ballet Center (FBC) Irish Dancers
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15
Near Belk at the Spotsylvania Towne Centre, 3102 Plank Rd., Fredericksburg.
By Natalia Olson – Urtecho, Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration
The Affordable Care Act provides comprehensive health insurance reforms designed to ensure Americans have access to quality, affordable health care coverage, and with only a couple weeks to go during this open enrollment period, now is the time for self-employed business owners to sign up for a plan.
By Susan Larson
A Falmouth volunteer firefighter and Quantico Marine reservist has received the 2013 Geico Military Service Award for the reserve/national guard.
A “Celebration of Life” in honor of Rob Grogan will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 16, at the Inn at the Old Silk Mill, 1707 Princess Anne St.
Grogan, editor of Front Porch Fredericksburg magazine, died Sunday, Feb. 23, at age 61. He had been battling carcinoid cancer.
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By Susan Larson
Here we go … again.
The Fredericksburg region — including the counties of Spotsylvania, Stafford and King George — could see five to eight inches of snow accumulate between 5 p.m. Sunday through Monday afternoon.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning. A mix of rain and snow will develop late Sunday afternoon transitioning to all snow early Sunday evening, the NWS said.
By Susan Larson
St. Patrick’s Day is white this year in the Fredericksburg area. The following are closed or delayed on Monday, March 17, 2014.
All branches of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library are closed. Online services are available.
By Susan Larson
Join the Friends of the Rappahannock for their 2014 Spring River Clean-Up from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 26.
The annual family event begins in Old Mill Park, 2410 Caroline St, Fredericksburg. From there, volunteers disperse to clean trash from the Rappahannock River and nearby lands and streams. The Friends of the Rappahannock provides supplies, site map and lunch.
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg City and Spotsylvania and Stafford County Public Schools will all open two hours late on Tuesday, March 18, due to the snow.
There will be no morning preschool classes in Stafford County.
Fredericksburg 12-month staff are on code green. Spotsylvania County 12-month staff should report to work on time.
By Susan Larson
Water Street Studio, Writing and Arts has won a social media re-launch package including 30 days of content and management from The Launch Group, LLC.
Water Street participated in the “Snowy Saint Patrick’s Day Fun for Business” contest, cosponsored by Fredericksburg.Today and The Launch Group, LLC.
By Susan Larson
Need a new handbag? Enjoy collecting purses? Want a girl’s night out that will also benefit a good cause? Come to Fredericksburg’s annual Bags of Hope charity benefit from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. March 20, 2014.
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