Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
Good morning, Fredericksburg.
🏘️ Community
More than 30 volunteers at Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak harvested over 600 pounds of produce Monday (38° wind chill) to help feed the community.
Rich Larochelle said 221 pounds of greens were donated today to St. George’s pantry, boosting the 2025 total past 4,000 pounds.
💼 Business
Bill Freehling hosted his Biz Beat Banter this week, interviewing Brian Shanle (general manager) and Jeff Oliveri (assistant general manager) about Kalahari Resorts & Conventions’ new Spotsylvania County resort.
The episode provides details on the resort’s expansion plans.
A Biz Beat clip from Jan.
19 featured longtime financial advisor and real estate investor Chris Hallberg, who runs Hallberg Classic Cars in town.
🎭 Culture
ARTfactory will host an Artist Talk on Saturday, Feb.
28, from 2 to 4 p.m. at its venue — Onyx Art Group artists will discuss their new Resonance exhibition on view from Jan. 31 through Mar. 8 with RSVPs requested.
🎓 Education
At James Monroe High School, nearly three dozen students and volunteers completed service projects on MLK Day, including The Giving Tree initiative, campus litter cleanup, and tree mulching to honor Dr. King.
The event highlighted the school’s focus on community service.
The Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives Education Scholarship Foundation offers $1,500 scholarships for high school seniors and home-school graduates entering college or trade school this fall; applications are due March 20.
Scholarship funds may cover tuition, fees, room and board, or textbooks.
Stafford Schools superintendent Dr. Daniel W.
Smith was appointed by the Governor to the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children—an honor recognizing his work with military families near Quantico.
🎉 Fredericksburg Events
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Escalante / Gente de Gordo Live in Fredericksburg
8:00 PM — El Paraiso Nightclub & Restaurant — Get your tickets now — Enjoy a lively night of music at El Paraiso with Escalante and Gente de Gordo.
Standup Comedy Night at Highmark Brewery
8-9:30 p.m. — Highmark Brewery — Affordable entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with top comedians from Virginia and beyond.
Live Music Night with Anthony G
6-9 p.m. — Courtyard by Marriott Fredericksburg Historic District — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening filled with the incredible tunes of Anthony G.
Valentine's Celebration at El Paraiso
8 p.m. — El Paraiso Nightclub & Restaurant — Tickets available — Celebrate love with a lively party atmosphere in Fredericksburg.
🏠 Fredericksburg Real Estate
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