The Food ‘Bank says you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week
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PHOTOS: Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness fills Treasure House
Spotsylvania Schools social workers organized the 14 hour event over two days.
PHOTOS: Safe Harbor’s Save Jane event in Market Square
It began in the noontime sun and finished in darkness.
WATCH: Save Jane–raising awareness about child abuse in the region
For over seven hours on Friday the names John Doe and Jane Doe were said 9,777 times at Market Square in downtown Fredericksburg.
LISTEN: Loisann’s Day on Sunday focuses on food, fun, and information
Keith Lebor from Olde Towne Butcher and Loisann’s Hope House Director Cait Woodward say the event at Maury Park showcases some downtown restaurants and provides info on stopping family homelessness.
PHOTOS: Spotsylvania School Social Workers collect items on Day 1 of Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness
Collections will be taken again on Saturday from 8-6.
LISTEN: Is your car safety seat installed properly?
Mike McGurk with Transurban North America talks about the child safety seat check on October 19th from 9-1, at the Route 630 commuter lot–1150 Courthouse Road in Stafford.
WATCH: Stafford Fire and Rescue up-close
Stafford Fire and Rescue holds two open houses: October 19th at Station 12 in Berea and October 26th at Station 14 in Garrisonville in North Stafford.
PHOTOS: The shelves are nearly empty at Treasure House in Spotsylvania
Rock Out Knock Out Homelessness is about collecting items for Treasure House at Massaponax High School.
WATCH: Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness in Spotsy Friday and Saturday
Collecting school and household items for Treasure House at Massaponax High School at the Southpoint Walmart.
WATCH: Habitat for Humanity of Caroline gets ready to build 20 homes in Ladysmith
A conversation with Habitat leadership and an incredible story about a surprise one father had for his family during the last build.
Lake Anna Master Plan update
Meeting this Thursday at the Louisa County Public Library.
Home explosion in Haymarket
Prince William Fire and Rescue says no injuries were reported.
WATCH: Band competition coming to Stafford High School on Saturday
15 bands from around the region will compete.
Fall fire season arrives
Now through November, use extra caution and remain fire aware.
Spotsylvania volunteer firefighter honored at the National Museum of the Marine Corps
Spotsylvania Volunteer Firefighter Jiemar Patascil is being showcased in the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico.
LISTEN: Save Jane event in Market Square to raise awareness about child abuse
Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center Executive Director Elizabeth McNally previews the event on Friday.
LISTEN: New Central Rappahannock Regional Library Executive Director Rebecca Purdy
Rebecca Purdy talks about her background with the library and how she knew she was ready to assume leadership.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting.
PHOTOS: First place for Stafford Sheriff’s Office SWAT team in competition
Stafford wins the Harrisonburg Police Department’s 22nd annual SWAT competition.
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