St. James’ House, the headquarters of Washington Heritage Museums, is open just two weeks each year, and this week you can view the home for yourself!
St. James’ House Open This Week
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Rappahannock Adult Activities Spring Plant Sale April 20 – May 5
Rappahannock Adult Activities Spring Plant Sale begins April 20 and runs through May 5.
Wild and Scenic Film Festival rescheduled to Friday
The festival was planned for last weekend, but technical problems with the projector curtailed the event.
A Million Steps for Mental Wellness
Mental Health America of Fredericksburg will host its 11th annual Walk for Mental Wellness on May 5th.
Stafford Junction program helps with life skills
Rappahannock United Way recently presented Stafford Junction with $9,000 for the program
United Way funds Legal Aid Works child and spousal support program
This program helps local individuals who cannot afford legal counsel obtain child and spousal support so they can sustain financial self-reliance.
Tax bus offers free tax preparation
This service is available for anyone who had a household income of $66,000 or less in 2017.
The Community Foundation awards grant to Arts and Cultural Council of the Rappahannock
Foundation board members and staff organized a decoy meeting today at Libertytown Art Works
Youth program gives $10,000 to two nonprofits
At the recommendation of Youth in Philanthropy members, the foundation awarded $7,500 to disAbility Resource Center of the Rappahannock Area, Inc. for their youth program SAIL, Self-Advocacy Independent Living
How to help at Micah over the holiday season
Hands-on and drop off opportunities
Monday steak nights at Sedona benefit Brisben Center
$1 from steak meals go to shelter
GO Virginia chairman to speak at Community Foundation event
GO Virginia is a bipartisan, business-led economic development initiative to create more high-paying jobs around the Commonwealth through incentivized collaboration between business, education, and government.
RACSB honors community volunteers
RACSB presented its annual Distinguished Volunteer Awards to Ernest Ackermann and Connie Spears.
Stafford County Sheriff’s Office contributes to Empowerhouse
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office recently participated in Mission BBQ’s Red Hometown Heroes Cup campaign.
Local celebrities to wait tables for United Way event
These local celebrity waiters are set to entertain guests as waiters at the fun-spirited Celebrity Waiter Luncheon on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Park Lane Tavern at 1 Towne Centre Boulevard in Fredericksburg.
FredToday Partners: Buy tickets for Down Home Ball
Fredericksburg’s most time-honored and favorite “elegant hoedown” will be held this year on Saturday, October 14th, from 6pm-11:00pm at Roxbury Farm and Garden Center, 601 Lafayette Boulevard.
Mary Washington House Fence to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness
The fence of the Mary Washington House is adorned in pink ribbons to honor and remember those who have faced the struggles of breast cancer.
Micah to launch community cafe
In the next several months, Micah will launch a community cafe in the fellowship hall of Fredericksburg Baptist Church.
Pizza place raises “dough” for FOR
Benny Vitali’s partnered with Friends of the Rappahannock and Fredericksburg Next Generation of Business Leaders to raise $652.90 in support of Big Fall Cleanup 2017.
Apply Now for Historical Preservation grants
The deadline to submit grant applications online at www.cfrrr.org is Monday, October 3rd by 5:00 PM.
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