Planning and planting are already underway at Rappahannock Adult Activities for its annual Spring Plant Sale.
PHOTOS: Spring starts early at Rappahannock Adult Activities
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Food Bank distribution this week
Find full details on the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank Facebook Events Page or their free FREDFOODVA app.
WATCH: Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren
Officials at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division talk about benefits to the students and the Navy.
PHOTOS: Innovation Challenge showcases region’s top young STEM talent
Hosted by Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, the invitation only event brings together 35 middle and high school teams to solve complex engineering challenges in a STEM competition.
Dog house wind protection
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is urging pet owners to take extra steps to protect dogs kept outdoors.
WATCH: Micah Ministries’ Coldest Night walk returns Feb. 28
The Coldest Night of the Year, the annual fundraising walk benefiting Micah Ecumenical Ministries, is set for February 28th at Riverfront Park in downtown Fredericksburg.
LISTEN: Step up and serve: Medical Reserve Corps seeks more volunteers
The Rappahannock Medical Reserve Corps is actively looking for volunteers across our region right now.
PHOTOS: Spreading love — and support
Delivery begins today for Rappahannock Adult Activities special Valentine’s Day flower fundraiser, benefiting its day support program for adults with developmental disabilities.
PHOTOS: Thaw underway at City Dock
The Rappahannock at City Dock is beginning to stir again, the ice loosening and shifting — but not quite ready to let go.
LISTEN: Ferry Farm opens for Presidents’ Day
George Washington’s boyhood home at Ferry Farm in Stafford opens Monday from 10 to 3 for its annual Presidents’ Day program, featuring hands-on activities and interactive experiences.
LISTEN: Micah’s Jeremiah Community project receives major federal funding support
Meghann Cotter explains how the over 2.9 million dollars in federal funds will be used on the Fredericksburg project.
NSWC Dahlgren Division range testing may produce very loud noise
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division will conduct range testing Tuesday, Feb. 10, which may produce very loud noise in surrounding communities.
PHOTOS: Cold ocean, warm hearts at the Special Olympics Polar Plunge
Fredericksburg-area Special Olympics athletes took the plunge in Virginia Beach over the weekend, raising money for Special Olympics Virginia during the annual Polar Plunge.
Food Bank distribution schedule this week
Find full details on the Facebook Events Page or in the free FREDFOODVA app.
LISTEN: Don’t drink and drive on Super Sunday
Kurt Erickson with the Washington Regional Alcohol Program says drunk driving injuries from a Super Bowl party–or anytime are 100% preventable.
LISTEN: Bitter cold ahead: Fredericksburg SPCA urges extra care for pets
Bitterly cold weather is gripping the region this weekend, with some forecasters calling it a polar plunge.
LISTEN: CAROLINE READS launches countywide literacy campaign
CAROLINE READS is a countywide literacy campaign aimed at strengthening reading skills for students and families across Caroline County.
LISTEN: A Valentine’s event at the historic Gari Melchers home
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a dinner at Gari Melchers Home and Studio in Stafford.
WATCH: Ferry Farm finds reveal daily life across generations
Dave Muraca with the George Washington Foundation takes us inside the wet lab at Ferry Farm, where artifacts uncovered during summer digs are cleaned, analyzed, and studied.
Food Bank distribution this week
Full details on the Food Bank Facebook Events Page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
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