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Local Business Briefs 3/17/16
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FredXchange to Host Mayoral Candidate Forum
The forum will be held on Monday, April 18, 2016.
Stafford School Board Approves $270 Million FY 2017 Budget
The School Board’s approved budget is a $1.7 million increase over the superintendent’s recommended budget.
EDA Approves Grant for Red Dragon Brewery, Support for Fred CAT
The grants were approved during the EDA’s March 14, 2016, meeting.
UMW to Honor 108th Anniversary with Campanile Bell Ringing
The bells will ring 108 times at 1:08 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2016.
Dominion Virginia Power Resumes Appliance Recycling Program
The program helps save energy and lessens the environmental impact of appliance disposal.
Fredericksburg Schools Receives Grant for Summer Cybercamp
The goal of the programs is to raise student awareness of career opportunities in cybersecurity.
Rachel Michael Receives 2015 Arianna Cox Jr. Sportsmanship Award
The high school senior received the award at the Battlefield Horse Show Association awards banquet in Fredericksburg.
Rotary Announces Inaugural Fredericksburg Beach Music Blast
The event will feature Steve Jarrell, Ammon Tharp and Ammon’s All-stars, Charlie Thomas and the Drifters, and The Tams.
Orange High School Senior Awarded Arianna Cox Jr. Sportsmanship Award
The award is presented by Fredericksburg-based Battlefield Horse Show Association (BHSA).
Sen. Kaine Visits Fredericksburg to Celebrate American Battlefield Act
Story includes six photos of Senator Kaine’s March 11 visit to Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park.
Weekend Events Calendar March 11 – 13
Adventure South Brewing St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Fiddler on the Roof, Angler’s Expo and more.
Meet Cynthia Coleman of NCG Treatment Foster Care
Cynthia Coleman helps her clients and their families find a greater sense of life satisfaction.
Kirsten Talken-Spaulding Named Superintendent of Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
She succeeds Lucy Lawliss, who retired in December 2015.
John Hennessy Keynotes Memorial Day at Fredericksburg National Cemetery
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park Chief Historian John Hennessy spoke about Home, Hope, Faith and Devotion.
Live Local Music Calendar March 11 – 15
Great live music all around town.
Fredericksburg-Este Association Presents Medieval Italy Lecture
The cultural event is at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2016.
First Generation College Students Can Apply for the Gladys P. Todd Academy
Students in the academy can earn their Germanna associate’s degree free by the time they graduate from high school.
Become a Foster Parent, Be an Agent of Change
Learn how you can help a child in need of love.
Hugh Mercer Elementary Parent Teacher Basketball Game
This annual event is an important fundraiser for the Hugh Mercer PTA.
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