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Eagle Tour
Caledon State Park 11617 Caledon Road, King George, VA, United StatesFeb. 3, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The bald eagle, America's great comeback icon, soars wild and free over the Potomac River. Come learn about the biology and history of the eagle and why so many can be found at Caledon. We'll take a ride to the river, where we aim to watch eagles as they soar and […]
Snowball Fight Melee
Virginia Credit Union Stadium 42 Jackie Robinson Way, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesPre-registration is required. Admission: $3 per person or $5 for two people. Register online at fxbgparks.com. Held snow or shine, children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The snowball fight will be a free for all melee event. We will have a kids area for children 10 and under to […]
Great Lives Lecture- George Washington
Dodd Auditorium George Washington Hall, University of Mary Washington, FredericksburgGeorge Washington Lecture Date: February 6, 2024 The Roxanne M. Kaufman Lecture Young George Washington was raised by a struggling single mother, demanded military promotions, caused an international incident, and never backed down--even when his dysentery got so bad he had to ride with a cushion on his saddle. But after he married Martha, everything […]
Great Lives Lecture- Mary Lumpkin
Dodd Auditorium George Washington Hall, University of Mary Washington, FredericksburgMary Lumpkin: Enslaved Woman, Liberator Lecture Date: February 8, 2024 The Virginia Partners Bank Lecture Born in Virginia in 1832, Mary Lumpkin lived much of her young life in a slave jail in Richmond known as Lumpkin’s Jail, where she was forced to have the children of her enslaver, the slave jail owner Robert Lumpkin. […]
REC Scholarships
Two $2,5000 and fifteen $1,000 scholarships from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative will be awarded to high school, college, and technical school students on February 9, 2024. Apply now at https://myrec.coop/scholarships.
Puppy Love Yoga
Old Dominion Humane Society 3602 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksksburg, VAJoin the littlest residents of Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) for “Puppy Love Yoga” at the rescue center in Fredericksburg at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 9. The session is open to the public, and guests will have a chance to check out the puppies as they enjoy playtime. Individuals will then participate in an […]
Caroline Community Theatre presents John Cariani’s ALMOST, MAINE
Caroline Community Theatre 7278 Ladysmith Rd, Ruther Glen, VA, United StatesCaroline Community Theatre is excited to announce that tickets are on sale for ALL Shows of their performance of John Cariani’s ALMOST, MAINE. CCT has partnered with HUB OF HOPE Caterers, Cuppa Cheer Tea Room to create show themed experiences at our Dinner and Brunch Shows that you don’t want to miss! All shows feature […]
Valentine’s Concert “Romantic Fantasies”
Lifepoint Auditorium 1400 Central Park Boulevard Fredericksburg 1400 Central Park Boulevard, fredericksburg, VA, United StatesValentine’s Concert “Romantic Fantasies.” Bring on the winter heat with our Valentine’s Concert “Romantic Fantasies.” Here we feature music that is built on love, legend and fantasy, beginning with the iconic William Tell Overture by Rossini. How about An American in Paris by Gershwin? Yes! We’ll also perform the mythical Firebird Suite by Stravinsky, and conclude with Rimsky-Korsakov’s masterpiece, Scheherazade. And we won’t forget that special tribute to […]
German Shepherd Adoption Event
Petsmart Central Park 1421 Carl D. Silver Pkwy, FredericksburgVirginia German Shepherd Rescue has an adoption event scheduled at PetSmart in Central Park in Fredericksburg. Volunteers will be happy to answer any questions you may have and to talk about the breed, the rescue, and what it means to volunteer and/or foster.
ODHS “Be Mine” Adoption Event
Spotsylvania Towne Centre 137 Spotsylvania Mall Dr, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesOld Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) will bring the littlest residents to the “Be Mine! Adoption Event” at Spotsylvania Towne Centre from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 10. The puppies will be located in the mall near the front entrance (where Santa photos are taken).
Changing the Landscape: New Wayside Panels in the City of Fredericksburg – Trolley Tour
Fredericksburg Area Museum 907 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United States1:30 p.m. at the Fredericksburg Area Museum Free and open to the public, tickets on Eventbrite As part of larger citywide efforts to tell a more complete story of our community, the FAM has partnered with the City of Fredericksburg to develop new wayside panels showcasing diverse histories. Dr. Gaila Sims, Curator of African American […]
Conflict, Migration, and Early Settlement of the Northern Neck
University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus 4224 University Drive, King George, VA, United StatesDuring the earliest decades of English colonization of the Chesapeake, the Potomac River Valley was a politically complex borderland between the colonies of Virginia and Maryland and Native American tribal groups. In this enlightening talk, Dr. Barbara Heath explores the significant ways in which life on the borderland shaped the development of the Northern Neck […]
Audition Announcement for Caroline Community Theatre’s production of MOONGLOW
Caroline Community Theatre 7278 Ladysmith Rd, Ruther Glen, VA, United StatesCaroline Community Theatre is excited to announce in-person and virtual auditions for our final show in the 2024 season, Kim Carney's MOONGLOW. Also, anyone interested in Tech, Set, Props, Front or Back of House, Costuming, or any other volunteer postions you are invited to attend. (Non-paid, Non-union)
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Career Fair
Fredericksburg Convention Center 2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesAre you ready to take the next big step in your career journey? We're thrilled to invite you to our highly anticipated upcoming Career Fair, where opportunities abound and connections flourish! At NSWC Dahlgren Division, we believe in fostering talent and empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking new […]
Sumerduck Ruritan Box Dinner
Sumerduck Ruritan Club 5335 Sumerduck Rd, SUMERDUCK, VA, United States$10 barbecue dinner, $2 dessert
Audition Announcement for Caroline Community Theatre’s production of MOONGLOW
Caroline Community Theatre 7278 Ladysmith Rd, Ruther Glen, VA, United StatesCaroline Community Theatre is excited to announce in-person and virtual auditions for our final show in the 2024 season, Kim Carney's MOONGLOW. Also, anyone interested in Tech, Set, Props, Front or Back of House, Costuming, or any other volunteer postions you are invited to attend. (Non-paid, Non-union)
Pancake Supper
Andrew Chapel UMC 1732 Brooke Road, STAFFORD, VAFellowship with a Pancake Supper (5:30pm) before our Ash Wednesday Service (6:30pm)
Great Lives Lecture- Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dodd Auditorium George Washington Hall, University of Mary Washington, FredericksburgFranklin D. Roosevelt Lecture Date: February 15, 2024 The Irene and Curry Roberts Lecture This revealing biography shows how Franklin Delano Roosevelt found his true self in his searing struggle with polio—emerging with a strength and wisdom he would use to inspire the world. Franklin Delano Roosevelt seemed to be a political “natural.” Yet for […]
UMW Theatre presents “True West”
Klein Theatre, UMW DuPont Hall, UMW, FredericksburgExperience the raw power and palpable intensity of this finalist for the Pulitzer Prize that tackles the parallel struggles of identity, family, and the American dream. Austin, a successful screenwriter, and his estranged brother Lee, a ne’er-do-well drifter, are collaborating on a new screenplay—each trying to prove that he can write a “truer” Western. Tensions […]
A Streetcar Named Desire
The Allstate Community Theater 810 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg“After losing her Mississippi home to creditors, Blanche du Bois relocates to the New Orleans home of her younger sister and brother-in-law, Stella and Stanley Kowalski. Undermined by romantic illusions, Blanche is unable to cope with life’s harsh realities. Though she finds a glimmer of hope while connecting with Stanley’s gentlemanly friend, Mitch, Blanche cannot […]
