Here’s a list of eight events being held in Fredericksburg the week of July 28 – Aug. 1, 2014. Click the hyperlinks for more details about the featured opportunities.
MONDAY, July 28
FoodE Debuts Espresso Aioli at Sandwich Invitational
By Susan Larson
FoodE General Manager Beth Black and Executive Chef Joy Crump are the ones who introduced the idea for a sandwich invitational in Fredericksburg.
Sales Tax Holiday for Back-to-School
By Susan Larson
Parents can save money August 1 – 3 during Virginia’s 2014 back-to-school sales tax holiday.
During this three-day period (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), purchases of qualifying school supplies selling for $20 or less per item, and purchases of qualifying clothing and footwear selling for $100 or less per item will be exempt from sales tax, according to the Virginia Department of Taxation. Online purchases are included.
Help ‘Stuff the Bus’ for Spotsylvania Students
By Susan Larson
Parrish Learning Zone is hosting their second annual Stuff the Bus School Supplies Drive in partnership with Spotsylvania County Public Schools and UMW Athletics.
Supplies will be collected 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, outside the Southpoint Wal-Mart, 10001 Southpoint Pkwy., Fredericksburg. Super Hits 95.9 will be broadcasting live from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Washington Post: Fredericksburg is Undergoing a Renaissance
By Susan Larson
Washington Post home and design writer Jura Koncius praised downtown Fredericksburg as an up and coming destination in her July 30 feature “Destination Design: Fredericksburg.”
Lower Speeds, Higher Fines Recommended for Historic District
An editorial by Fredericksburg resident Mickey Wiesner
A poor little dog died Sunday morning July 26. He was run over on Sophia Street right in front the house where he lived, near the parking garage in the Historic District.
Take Responsibility for Being Organized
A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
Life may not seem fair but it is as simple as asking yourself this question: Am I responsible for my actions, reactions and the outcome?
Area Obituaries, July 26 – August 1
By Susan Larson
This weekly listing of obituaries from Fredericksburg funeral homes for July 26 – Aug. 1, 2014, is published to honor those who have died, and to offer condolences to those who have lost a loved one.
Each name is hyper-linked, so you may click to the complete obituary.
Fredericksburg Mother, Unborn Child Die Following Insect Sting
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg mother Sarah Marie Schulzetenberg Harkins, 32, and her unborn daughter Cecilia Rachel died July 28 following an insect sting.
She was in her backyard when she was stung by a bee or a wasp and had an allergic reaction which caused a brain aneurysm, family members told WWBT.
10 Events the Week Ahead in Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
It’s Summer Restaurant Week through August 10 in Fredericksburg. The fourth annual event features 17 independent restaurants offering “Two for $20” specials.
Aladin, Applebee’s, Chick Fil-A Receive Inspection Violations
By Susan Larson
Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) officials inspect restaurants and issue numbered critical and non-critical violations. A critical violation, according to RAHD, is one that “poses a direct or immediate threat to the safety of the food being served.”
UMW, Germanna, MWHC Create Nursing Education Partnership
University of Mary Washington President Richard V. Hurley and Germanna Community College President David Sam will sign transfer and co-enrollment agreements between the two institutions to establish multiple pathways for nursing students to earn their nursing degrees.
The House of Milk and Honey Opening in Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
Azadeh Rahmani has long wanted to open a shop of antiques and vintage finds. “That alone seem[ed] far fetched, but the fact that I wanted it to be in a historic district made it even more far fetched,” she said. “Then I wanted my shop to be in a charming house with a front porch and a little yard — and with all these aspects everyone told me it was impossible and I would eventually have to settle in some regard.”
Pappas, Rendich Featured at Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts
Alexandra Pappas and Ana Rendich are August’s featured artists in the Members’ Gallery at Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (FCCA).
Alexandra Pappas
Change is Hard, Change is Good
A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
I remember how hard it was to move into our home because change is hard. However, change is necessary. We moved here from Camp LeJeune (Jacksonville), North Carolina, as our last tour with the Marine Corps. Moving to Fredericksburg meant so many things, including retirement (ha, right!)
School Dressing Days Benefits Local Families
By Susan Larson
The Interfaith Community Council will host their annual School Dressing Days on August 8 and 9, 2014, at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 1710 Bragg Rd., in Fredericksburg.
Prepare Now for Back-to-School
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon, Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
The weather may still be hot and humid, but school is just around the corner. Now is the time to get back into the school routine. Avoid procrastination. You know what you need for back-to-school. Prepare by making a list or two. Check off the items as you complete them.
List 1- Items needed for school
• Books
Girl Helps Food Bank with Lemondade Stand Earnings
By Susan Larson
The Fredericksburg Area Food Bank relies on donations. On August 5, Sarah Rosenbaum donated 48 pounds of food to the local nonprofit. What made this donation special was that Sarah raised the money to purchase the food — $61 — at a lemonade stand.
From 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank is sponsoring a Food-4-Families Stock the School Pantry Food Drive. The food drive will take place at Celebrate Virginia Giant Food, 550 Celebrate Virginia Pkwy., Fredericksburg.
Six Weekend Events In, Near Fredericksburg
Six events in the Fredericksburg area for the weekend of August 8 – 10, 2014. Click the hyperlinks for more information.
1 – Restaurant Week Continues
It’s Summer Restaurant Week through August 10 in Fredericksburg. The fourth annual event features 17 independent restaurants offering “Two for $20″ specials.
6 Back-to-School Tips for Beating Acne
As the back-to-school season approaches and stress levels increase, teens are even more likely to develop acne, said Crystal Wellman, a Master Aesthetician and owner of Crystal Clear Acne Clinic in Fredericksburg.
“Most teenagers’ acne clears up in the summer months when their stress levels decrease and they spend more time outdoors,” Wellman said. As the fall semester approaches, Wellman recommends these six tips to reduce acne:
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