By Susan Larson
Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) officials recently inspected food preparation and storage in the following Fredericksburg restaurants.
Free Pancakes at IHOP for National Pancake Day
International House of Pancakes (IHOP) celebrates National Pancake Day each March 4 by offering a free short stack of pancakes to all guests who donate to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in lieu of payment for the pancakes.
Participating locations include Fredericksburg’s IHOP at 2831 Plank Rd.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer.
Restaurant Inspections: Olive Garden, J Brians, Hunan Garden and More
By Susan Larson
Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) officials recently inspected food preparation and storage in the following Fredericksburg restaurants.
Kelly’s Ford Equestrian Center Hosts Tack Swap
Kelly’s Ford Equestrian Center will host their fifth annual Horse Community Tack Swap from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 15.
Those wishing to sell items have until March 13 to reserve a space.
10′ x 10′ indoor space is $15
10′ x 20 ‘ indoor space is $20
12′ x 12’ outdoor space is $10
A limited number of tables for use in the spaces are also available. Table sizes are approximate.
Self-Employed? Sign Up For 2014 Health Care Coverage By March 31
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.
Water Street Studio, Writing and Arts Wins St. Paddy’s Day Contest
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.
Restaurant Inspections: Hyperion Espresso, Wegmans, Virginia BBQ, Hunan Garden and More
By Susan Larson
Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) officials inspected food preparation and storage in the following Fredericksburg restaurants on March 10 and 11, 2014.
Fredericksburg Spring 2014 Home & Garden Show
The Ninth Annual Fredericksburg Spring Home & Garden Show will be held March 21 – 23 at the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center, 2371 Carl D. Silver Pkwy., Fredericksburg.
The area’s largest home show features the latest trends in home and garden design and advice from the area’s top professionals.
Skin+Touch Therapy Opens New Space
By Susan Larson
Brian Lam’s Skin+Touch Therapy has a new home in downtown Fredericksburg.
“I’m mainly known for massage and doing therapeutic work, so a lot of people came to me with neck injuries, migraines, fibromyalgia,” Lam said. He had a small studio on Princess Anne Street, which he shared with another massage therapist. “We outgrew our space,” Lam said.
Fredericksburg Events: Future of Fredericksburg, Doodle Drawing, Scarlett O’Hara in Lecture and More
By Susan Larson
The following Fredericksburg events are scheduled the week of March 24 – 28, 2014. Click the hyperlinks for details.
MONDAY, March 24
Fredericksburg Main Street Initiative Community Meeting, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, March 25
Retail Jobs in Fredericksburg: Kohl’s, Verizon, Home Depot, AT&T
Compiled by Susan Larson
Here is a sampling of the 32 retail jobs in Fredericksburg listed at snagajob as of March 24, 2014.
Fredericksburg Main Street Initiative Hears Community’s Vision
By Susan Larson
It was standing room only as Brad Belo of Virginia Main Street introduced the format of Monday night’s Fredericksburg Main Street Initiative (FMSI) meeting. “I’m really impressed,” he said of the 87 people gathered in the community room at the Free Lance-Star. “In meetings like these, I usually have 25 people.”
Restaurant Inspections: Colonial Tavern, Cowboy Jacks, Miso Asian and More
By Susan Larson
Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) officials inspected food preparation and storage in the following Fredericksburg restaurants March 12 – 14, 2014.
A “critical violation” is one that “poses a direct or immediate threat to the safety of the food being served.” “In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations,” officials said on the Virginia Department of Health’s website.
Restaurant Inspections: Allman’s Bar-B-Q, Quiznos, Pancho Villa Mexican
By Susan Larson
Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) officials conducted restaurant inspections at the following Fredericksburg locations March 21 and 24, 2014.
A “critical violation” is one that “poses a direct or immediate threat to the safety of the food being served.”
“In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations,” officials said on the Virginia Department of Health’s website.
Chris & Dee Celebrate Five Years on B101.5
By Susan Larson
B101.5 morning show hosts Chris Centore and Dee Daniels will celebrate their fifth year by giving back to the community. The Chris & Dee In The Morning Show will spotlight one local charitable organization each day during their anniversary week April 7 – 11, 2014.
Foode, Bavarian Chef Fredericksburg in Virginia Culinary Challenge
By Susan Larson
Two Fredericksburg restaurants are included in the Virginia is for Lovers Culinary Madness Challenge, sponsored by the Virginia Tourism Corporation.
Restaurant Inspections: Carlos O’Kelly’s, The Recreation Center, IHOP
Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) officials conducted restaurant inspections at the following Fredericksburg locations March 27 and 28, 2014.
A “critical violation” is one that “poses a direct or immediate threat to the safety of the food being served.”
“In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations,” officials said on the Virginia Department of Health’s website.
What is Your Messy Room Nightmare?
A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct
I am living proof that “life happens.” Many of you may know that back in December, 2007 my husband had a major accident and our lives changed in a heartbeat. Don’t think that it can’t happen to you!
Stonewall Heights Subdivision Planned on Lafayette Blvd.
By Susan Larson
Plans are underway to build a new subdivision along Lafayette Boulevard in Fredericksburg.
Stonewall Heights, planned as 12 single-family detached lots, would be located on 3.3 acres east of Lafayette Boulevard between Morningside Drive and Braehead Drive.
Public comments and questions on the project are being accepted through Monday, April 21, via email to [email protected]
Scrapdoodles Closing in Central Park
Scrapdoodles is closing. The scrapbooking store at 1315 Central Park Blvd. in Fredericksburg is selling its inventory, including store fixtures, at reduced rates. They have posted new store hours for this period of transition:
Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed all Major Holidays
Store owners said on Facebook they estimate their last day will be sometime in May, depending on how quickly they sell all their merchandise.
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