Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
Good morning, Fredericksburg.
Micah Ecumenical Ministries is preparing for its fourth annual Coldest Night of the Year walk on Feb.
28 in Fredericksburg, which will raise $200,000 to fund emergency shelter, housing stabilization, and outreach services for those facing homelessness & housing instability.
At a MLK Day breakfast at River Club Church, Spotsylvania NAACP President Moe Petway urged the community to act on civil rights amid local + national changes, including reduced voter turnout and governmental shifts affecting minority rights.
He called on faith, community and civic leaders to ensure progress continues.
Skies in Fredericksburg will be sunny today with a high near 32 before cold fronts bring Arctic air later this week and forecasters predict that accumulating snow will begin Saturday afternoon with lows dropping into single digits by Sunday, so residents should monitor forecasts for hazardous travel.
The Rappahannock Area Health District reported that a raccoon caught Jan.
15 in Fredericksburg tested positive for rabies + officials advise residents to avoid contact with wild animals.
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.
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