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6 Tips for Clean Out Your Computer Day
Take some time for the health of your computer.
FredXchange: Building a Startup Community in the Fredericksburg Region
By Susan Larson
Every Friday morning a growing number of people gather for coffee and conversation. It’s jokingly called Happy Hour, and the networking is more like a reunion of long-time friends. Conversations are so animated, it takes organizers several minutes to corral everyone to seats for the morning’s presentation.
This is FredXchange Open Coffee.
Free Coffee February at Chick-fil-A
The offer includes 12 ounce hot or 16 ounce iced sizes of the new specialty-grade THRIVE Farmers coffee.
AAMCO Service Center Reopens After Fire
Owner Mark Miles thanked community members for their support during the rebuilding phase.
FoodE’s Joy Crump Premiers on ‘Top Chef’ October 15
The Fredericksburg Main Street Initiative is hosting a viewing party from 9:30 – 11 p.m.
Breakfast Comes to Vivify
A “pop up” breakfast is being served 7 – 10 a.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Jay’s Downtown Sports Lounge Opens
Jay’s Downtown Sports Lounge celebrates its Grand Opening on Novermber 5, offers 30 percent off food all month for Customer Appreciation.
The Virginia Deli Opens New Location
By Susan Larson
The Virginia Deli has moved to a new location in downtown Fredericksburg. Now located at 826 Caroline St., The Virginia Deli offers grilled, deli and create-your-own sandwiches with a selection of breads, meats and toppings. They also offer hot dogs and kid’s meals. A menu is available online.
Jake & Mike’s Closes Due to Owner’s Illness
By Susan Larson
Jake & Mike’s, the restaurant at 806 William St., has closed.
Owner Keith Jones posted the news on the restaurant’s Facebook page.
“To all of our friends that have frequented Jake & Mike’s over the past 18 months I want to let you know it has been a pleasure to meet and get to know you. Many of you are regulars to our restaurant and I appreciate your patronage.
Olde Towne Butcher Offers Sausage Making Classes
Class size is limited, so register soon.
Transformation Is All About Mindset
“Transformation is a mindset that allows you to make smart choices, good choices and choices that make a difference.”
Local Businessman’s Neck Broken in Fall
“Mike fell 15 feet to the ground, breaking his neck and leaving him paralyzed from the neck down,” friend Ray Milano said.
Batman Returns Spotlights More Important Villains
In honor of Dark Knight’s anniversary, Chad Alexander presents this retrospective series about the Batman films.
2014 Comings and Goings in Downtown Fredericksburg
Some of the businesses that opened, some that closed in downtown Fredericksburg in 2014.
Januray Ribbon Cuttings in Downtown Fredericksburg
Two new restaurants and a cultural gifts store celebrate openings in downtown Fredericksburg.
A.D.S. Meeting & Training Center
“I saw the need and the need still exists,” said A.D.S. Meeting and Training Center CEO Alayna Stiffler.
Rocking the Chair Not Reopening “At This Time”
Owners John and Sharon Kidd made the announcement on Facebook.
Local Entrepreneur Designs App to Track Illness
IckyTrack enables users to keep track of symptoms, medication schedules and other details for someone who is ill.
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