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Fredericksburg
Monday, March 16th, 2026
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over 50 volunteers gathered Saturday at Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak to plant organic seed potatoes in one field — the nonprofit donates its produce to help fight regional food insecurity. Weekly volunteer opportunities are available by email or text. Fredericksburg Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 11, the Virginia Housing Trust Fund Homeless Reduction Grant program allocated over $1.25M to local organizations to support permanent housing, rapid re-housing, and innovation projects that help vulnerable residents move from crisis to stability (grants for Micah Ecumenical Ministries, Loisann’s Hope House, and Empowerhouse ranged from $118K to $418K). Potomac Local News
- ➤ Sunshine Week celebrates local reporters’ work with public data—on Thursday, a members video call with Megan Rhyne will discuss open government, and on Friday, regional audit results will be shared to show how local contracts and surveillance data were reviewed. Fredericksburg Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Mary Washington men’s basketball team defeated the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 73-68 in the 3rd round of the NCAA Division III Tournament on Saturday, Mar. 14 at Ron Rosner Arena. Fredericksburg Free Press
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Night of Corridos and Nortenas
8 PM — EL PARAISO DISCOTECA RESTAURANT — Ticket prices vary — Experience a vibrant night filled with the rhythms of corridos and nortenas in Fredericksburg.
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La Chanchona 503 and Furia Band Concert
9:00 p.m. — El Pino Mexican Restaurant — Ticket purchase required — Experience live bands La Chanchona 503 and Furia Band in a vibrant restaurant setting.
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Mini Mornings at the Museum: Springtime Blooms
10:15-11:15 a.m. — Historic Kenmore — Cost included with admission — Engage young minds with stories, crafts, and planting flowers in a historic setting.
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Easter Brunch
11 AM – 3 PM — Fredericksburg Country Club — $55 per person, $20 for children — Celebrate spring with a delightful buffet and festive atmosphere.
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Norteño Sax Concert
9 PM — El Pino Mexican Restaurant — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a night filled with Norteno Sax music featuring La Nueva Generación and Alta Edición.
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