A Father’s Legacy Announces Fathers and Families Fun Walk/Run – June 7, 2025

Fredericksburg, VA – April 1, 2025 – A Father’s Legacy, Inc. is excited to announce its inaugural Fathers and Families Fun Walk/Run, set to take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 7:00 AM in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The event, with the theme “Celebrating Fathers, One Step at a Time!”, will raise awareness and support for responsible fatherhood and the positive impact of engaged fathers in the community.

The Fun Walk/Run is a family-friendly event designed to bring together fathers, families, children, and the broader community to promote health, wellness, and positive parenting. This event will help highlight the organization’s commitment to addressing the issue of fatherlessness and fostering leadership skills among adolescent fathers in the Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford areas.

Funds raised through the event will benefit A Father’s Legacy, Inc. and its free program aimed at providing education, resources, and mentorship for adolescent fathers. These initiatives help fathers develop the skills they need to become positive, engaged parents.

About A Father’s Legacy, Inc.:
A Father’s Legacy, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to educating and providing resources to adolescent students who become fathers, by helping them develop the skills necessary to be responsible and engaged parents. The organization focuses on leadership development, adult competencies, and addressing the family dynamic of fatherlessness that impacts our communities in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford. Please visit our website https://afatherslegacyinc.org or contact Dr. Terrance Sanders at (703) 303-6781 or contactafatherslegacyinc@org.

Come be Greek for a day! Food, dancing, music, church tours! Free parking!

Join the Fredericksburg SPCA on June 8th for our annual 5K Rescue Run/Walk! This important event helps hit our stride in the fight to end animal suffering, so whether you’re in for a competitive run or simply a community walk to benefit the animals, come join us.

Packet Pickup will be held:

Saturday, June 7th – Lucky Road Run Shop from 10am-4pm

Sunday, June 8th starting at 6:15am at the Library

Every runner will receive a finisher medal.

Overall Awards for the Top 3 Male and Female finishers

Age Group Awards for the Top 2 Male and Females in the following age groups: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-40, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.

This race is part of the 2025 Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix Race Series managed by the Fredericksburg Area Running Club. The 5k Rescue Run is sponsored by the Joint Chiropractic with B101.5fm as an exclusive media partner.

Leashed dogs are welcome to walk with participants. Please be courteous of runners and keep to the back of the pack.

Operation Health Sciences Summer Camp

June 9–11 · 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. · Fredericksburg Area Campus

Discover the world of health sciences at Operation Health Sciences, a three-day summer camp for middle school students. This engaging experience is filled with hands-on, interactive activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire future healthcare professionals.

Explore the fascinating world of health sciences through sessions like:

• Brain and Body – Uncover the connection between the brain, body,
  and nervous system through fun anatomy explorations.
• Health Science Explorers – Dive into the diverse careers in health
  sciences with immersive, hands-on experiences.
• Pulse Project & First Aid – Learn about heart health, CPR, first aid,
  and how to check vital signs.
• Future Healthcare Professionals – Discover the impact
  of healthcare careers and how they shape the future of
  medicine.

Register to attend

Join us for the free Stronger Together: Military & Community Resource Fair—open to all, including military-connected individuals and the wider community. Discover career paths, education benefits, wellness programs, and more to support personal and professional growth.

Celebrate the Army’s 250th birthday and PTSD Awareness Month as we honor resilience, explore new opportunities, and rise stronger—together. Enjoy information sessions and self-guided workforce tours designed to inspire your next steps.

Information Sessions include:

• Workforce Opportunity Discovery
• Financial Aid Resources

This event is free and family-friendly. Refreshments provided, registration recommended, so RSVP to attend today.

Pitch Hit & Run—Major League Baseball’s free event for boys and girls ages 7-14—will be held at Virginia Credit Union Stadium, 42 Jackie Robinson Way, in Fredericksburg on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Area baseball and softball players may come anytime on June 13 to showcase their skills on the field at the home of the Fredericksburg Nationals. A birth certificate or other proof of age is required at check-in.

PH&R participants are divided into four age groups and will pitch to a strike zone target, hit off a batting T for distance and run their fastest to first base.

Age-group winners may earn the chance to compete at Washington Nationals Park this summer and ultimately at the MLB World Series. For general information, go to www.mlb.com/pitch-hit-and-run

Parents must register their players online for the Fredericksburg event at: https://pitchhitrun2025.leagueapps.com/events/4541857-sunshine-ballpark-foundation-sunshine-baseball-league  There is no charge to take part in PH&R.

The event is sponsored by Fred Nats Sunshine Baseball League, Sunshine Ballpark Foundation, Fredericksburg Department of Parks, Recreation & Events and the Fredericksburg Nationals.  More information is available by emailing [email protected].

Gregory S. Cooke’s Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II is one of the most remarkable documentaries in recent memory. From Belinda to Harriet Tubman to Sojourner Truth to Ida B. Wells to Mary McLeod Bethune, the line of Black women activists is unbroken and at once champions one incontrovertible truth: ‘We can do it, and we did it.’ The current call in the academy for centers for anti-racist scholarship and advocacy might best be served by channeling attention to the history of Black women in the country and Black women studies. This is what filmmaker Cooke does. He takes the period before WWII through its aftermath to tell the story of remarkable women who worked to support the war effort and to dismantle Jim Crow — with varying results. But what stands out is the recovery of the 600,000 Black women who contributed to a country that insisted upon their invisibility. The film with its photograph, historical commentary, first person accounts, and footage is a masterpiece of historical storytelling.”—Dr. Adele Newson-Horst (She, Her, Hers) Professor of English, Coordinator Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Morgan State University

Cost $55 – at link below click on Extra Dinner Ticket — and be sure to give your meal preference

Tappahannock Rotary’s 2025 Rappahannock River Big Fish Tournament is June 21 from 7 AM to 430 PM. Fishing areas on the Rappahannock and its tributaries are expanded;  $$$$ Prizes for Largemouth Bass, Croaker, Red Drum and Catfish; For details, rules and online registration go to RotaryBigFish.Com.

The Rappahannock Amateur Radio Club (RVARC) and Stafford County Emergency Communications (EmComm) Team is holding its annual Field Day at the Curtis Memorial Park in Hartwood, VA starting at 2 PM on Saturday June 28th 2025 and ending at 2 PM on Sunday June 29th 2025. Field Day is the opportunity for thousands of amateur radio enthusiasts throughout the world to set up temporary communications stations and make contact with other radio stations. Radio operators spend the weekend practicing community outreach, emergency preparedness, and technical skills. The RVARC will host a “Get On The Air” station where you can get on the air and talk to other amateur radio operators, and you can also learn how to get your own amateur radio license! All events are free! For more details visit the RVARC website at http://rvarc.club or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/RVARC

A powerful musical that portrays a suburban mother’s struggle with bipolar disorder and its impact on her family.

Ticket Information:

• Dinner and Show Tickets:
  • Adult: $82 (plus applicable taxes)
  • Seniors (65+): $77 (plus applicable taxes)
  • Children (3-17): $70 (plus applicable taxes)
  • Military Discount (limit 4 tickets with ID): $77 (plus applicable taxes)
• Show Only Tickets:
  • Adult: $65
  • Seniors (65+): $60
  • Children (3-17): $55
  • RUSH (same day purchase, limited availability, must mention RUSH): $35

Please note that there is a $5.00 online processing fee added per ticket.

Join Us for a Star-Spangled Fourth in Stafford!

Get ready for a day of fun in south Stafford! The trolley will pick up people in downtown Fredericksburg, Eagle Parking Lot, George Washington’s Ferry Farm and the Patawomeck Museum and Cultural Center. So you can check out all the area has to offer for July 4 and go from place to place with ease.

Bid farewell to parking hassles and driving stress – simply hop aboard the Trolley for a hassle-free adventure!