A selection of special events for the weekend of June 17 – 19, 2016.
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Commonwealth Transportation Board Approves $625M for Fredericksburg District Projects
Fredericksburg District projects include the I-95 Rappahannock River Crossing, the Virginia Central Railway Trail Bridge, and Chatham Bridge.
Fredericksburg Grizzlies American Basketball Association Tryouts Scheduled June 26
Fredericksburg’s new American Basketball Association (ABA) semi-professional team plans to begin their first season in November.
A Full Day of Graduation Celebrations for JMHS Class of 2016
A Graduation Walk and semiformal luncheon precede the graduation ceremony.
Free Lance–Star Moving to Central Park Corporate Center
The newspaper has been headquartered in downtown Fredericksburg since 1885.
New Downtown Fredericksburg Parking Lot Open
The lot adds 29 public parking spaces, another 17 on nights and weekends.
Mental Health America of Fredericksburg Presents Yoga in the Park Event
“Yoga in the Park will bring awareness about the benefits of yoga for our bodies, minds and spirits, and especially our mental health and well-being,”
Stafford County Schools Announce Principal and Teacher of the Year Honorees
Awards were given system wide and by school.
Live Music Calendar March 13 – 18
Live music performances in Fredericksburg March 13 – 18, 2015.
Reggae Fest and 48 More Live Music Shows in Fredericksburg
Wow! Forty-eight live music shows in Fredericksburg April 8 – 15, 2015.
Live Music Stafford to Fredericksburg
This week’s list of live music in the Fredericksburg and Stafford area.
Artist Opportunities in Fredericksburg, June 2016
Calls for artists, juried competitions, and workshops.
Mobile Café Providing Free Summer Lunches for Youth 18 and Younger
Free lunches are available at several locations.
This Week in Culpeper, June 15 – 21
Visit Culpeper.
Free Lance-Star Building Sold to Local Developer
The newspaper will stay in the building as a tenant for one year while looking for new office space.
Business Briefs 6/13/16
Solarize Fredericksburg, Sugar Shack Donuts, Proxios and more.
Foster Care Luggage Drive a Success
“We are [now] able to provide multiple pieces of luggage for each child currently in care, and store extra pieces for future children placed with our agency.”
‘Prayers for Orlando’ Service in Fredericksburg
#PrayersForOrlando begins at 7 p.m. Monday, June 13, St. George’s Episcopal Church.
Fredericksburg Soap Box Derby Champions
The three local champions will compete in the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby Nationals.
Downtown Greens Donates Conservation Easement to Land Trust of Virginia
“The conservation easement ensures that this open space will be here for the community to enjoy forever.”
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