Executive Director of Alumni Engagement Mark Thaden and Director of Annual Giving Shelby Orlando preview Mary Wash Day on April 4th and Reunion Weekend May 30th-June 2. givingday.umw.edu and alumni.umw.edu/reunion
Sunrise services were held around the region to begin Easter Sunday. Among them, Mount Hope Baptist on Gordon Road in Spotsylvania.
Josh Hardy would have turned 18 on March 31, 2024. Ten-year-old Josh passed away in 2016 from a rare form of cancer and complications from years of treatment. The Fredericksburg area–and far beyond–got behind the #savejosh movement as his mom fought to get him an experimental drug.
Join us on an adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of Virginia’s State Parks as we sit down with Sammy Zambon, Visitor Experience Specialist for the Virginia State Parks.
Last weekend Belmont held their annual beeping egg hunt. Families from around the region–and state–came to Gari Melchers Home and Studio for the unique event.
There are numerous Easter egg hunts around the area today. Last weekend, one was held for visually impaired kids at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont in Stafford.
Neenah Road is closed between Route 202 (Cople Highway) and Route 621 (Nomini Grove Road) for motorist safety. VDOT says it’s a ten mile detour.
Slight chance of late day showers today
Spending Friday painting in Bowling Green with Habitat for Humanity of Caroline. That’s what a group of volunteers did from Fredericksburg United Methodist Church. The church sends a work team monthly on a Friday to work on three homes being built at the corner of Travis and East Broaddus Ave.
Youth Services Teen Librarian Owen Cobey and Assistant Branch Manager and Adult Services Department Head Erin Creighton talk about the Teen Poetry Contest, the seed drive launch, getting glasses for the eclipse and the conclusion of winter reading.
Restriping taking place. Lot reopens on Monday
Monument to be dedicated. Secretariat born in Caroline at Meadow Event Park
Board of Supervisors heard from residents ahead of final budget decisions early next month.
VDOT provides traffic and travel information to plan ahead
Spotsylvania Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management teamed up with Rappahannock Electric Cooperative for hot line training! Officials say this ensures their safety and yours when responding to emergencies involving downed power lines. Remember if you see a downed line, stay away and call 911!
Sheriff David Decatur and VDOT’s Kyle Bates talk about how Stafford County will benefit from over 1.7 million dollars in federal money on its way.
Sheldon Davis was last known to be living in Orange County
Alexis Fox and Katie Lafleur preview the Spring Plant Sale–it begins March 29th at 750 Kings Highway. M-F 9-4, Saturday 9-noon. Your purchase helps fund programs for adults with intellectual disabilities. There’s a Garden Party on April 18th.
Your purchases at the annual Rappahannock Adult Activities Spring Plant Sale funds their programs for adults with intellectual disabilities. Alexis Fox and her team provides valuable vocational, social and educational activities .
It’s at 750 Kings Highway in Stafford-a few miles east of the Chatham Bridge. Money raised helps RAAI and its community-based developmental day program for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Monday-Friday 9-4
Saturday-9-noon
www.raaihort.org
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