Hurkamp Park will turn into a hub of clay and creativity this Saturday for the annual FXBG Pottery Throwdown.
LISTEN: FXBG Pottery Throwdown moves to fall with Hurkamp Park event on Saturday
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Turning the wheel: Form and function on display at Fredericksburg Pottery Throwdown
This year’s event, which will be held at Hurkamp Park on Saturday, will feature nearly 30 local ceramic artists.
LISTEN: Local author hopes weekend events inspire new writers
Stafford author Lynda Allen will participate in the Rappahannock Writers’ Conference Saturday and join a book signing Sunday, hoping to inspire others to write and explore their creativity.
PHOTOS: Veterans Day ceremony in Spotsylvania
Ceremony and informaton about services available in the county.
LISTEN: Animal Rescue Festival on Saturday
Von Young with the Fredericksburg SPCA previews the Walk for the Animals, Animal Rescue Festival and the ARF-ter Paw-ty concert benefiting local pets in need.
LISTEN: Spotsylvania Fire Chief urges residents to check smoke alarms as clocks fall back
As we gain an extra hour of sleep this weekend, Chief Jay Cullinan in Spotsy is reminding everyone to change smoke detector batteries, replace alarms more than 10 years old, and review their family’s fire escape plan
PHOTOS: Micah Ecumenical Ministries remembers 21 neighbors in All Saints Day service
Each person was honored with a tent and candle, symbolizing both the hardship and dignity of their lives.
Downtown street closures planned for Christmas parade
Parking restrictions will be in place from 2-9 p.m. on Dec. 6 for annual event.
LISTEN: Josh Hardy Superhero Celebration this Saturday night
Remembering Josh Hardy and raising money for the Fairy Godmother Project.
WATCH: Candlelight vigil shines light on domestic violence awareness
As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Empowerhouse will host its 35th annual Candlelight Vigil Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office substation at the Towne Centre.
WATCH: Dedication Saturday for new Spotsylvania student memorial
A new memorial honoring Spotsylvania students will be dedicated Saturday afternoon at the School Board building at River Run, offering families a lasting place to remember loved ones.
LISTEN: Taste, vote, and support—Loisann’s Day benefits local families
Loisann’s Day returns Sunday at Maury Park, featuring the Best Burger in the Burg competition and spotlighting Loisann’s Hope House.
PHOTOS: Community spirit shines at 66th King George Fall Festival Parade
The King George Fall Festival Parade brought crowds to Route 3 on Saturday as part of the 66th annual King George Fall Festival.
LISTEN: GWRC event brings together leaders to focus on area housing solutions
The upcoming Housing Summit will bring the community together to explore local housing challenges and work hand-in-hand to find solutions.
PHOTOS: Spotsylvania launches County Fair, calling it a new tradition
The Spotsylvania County Fair begins!
Food Bank pop-up produce distribution to support furloughed federal workers
A free drive-through produce distribution Friday at Germanna’s Stafford campus aims to support furloughed federal employees, contractors, and others affected by the government shutdown.
WATCH: Save Jane 2025 shines light on Safe Harbor’s mission to protect children
Community leaders, law enforcement, and advocates joined together at Market Square to reaffirm their commitment to protecting children and supporting the work of Safe Harbor.
PHOTOS: National Night Out in Stafford
Smiles, hugs and awe.
New name, same strange: Harmonic Flow Festival brings music, dance, art to local brewery
Six bands, vendors, live performers and more await Saturday at Strangeways.
A swinging good time: Tommy Dorsey Orchestra coming to Riverside on Sunday
Riverside Center brings sounds of big band to local concert stage.
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