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Fredericksburg
Friday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers with Tree Fredericksburg are preparing 3,300 native tree and shrub seedlings for a community giveaway tomorrow morning at Old Mill Park. They have spent hours organizing the plants after sign-ups quickly filled earlier this month. Fredericksburg Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Mary Washington was named 84th in the Poets&Quants Best Undergraduate Business Schools of 2026 when the ranking was released on March 23. College of Business Dean Filiz Tabak said the ranking reflects the school’s strong curriculum and career outcomes. University of Mary Washington
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Stafford County planning commissioners recommended approving a rezoning for a Buc-ee's travel center (74,000 sqft with 120 gas pumps) after a Wednesday public hearing that saw 46 speakers, and the county board will now decide on the conditional-use permit. Fredericksburg Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sunshine Ballpark Foundation board member Seth Silber proposed a new multipurpose field at Sunshine Ballpark to host sports from cricket to lacrosse with a total cost of $3.5 — $4M. The city would cover 90% of the expense — about $200,000 — $300,000 yearly over 20 — 30 years — with local schools expected to use the facility. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ UMW headed to the DIII NCAA National Championship on March 26 — Robinson was named All-American for his season achievements. The Free Lance–Star
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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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Dementia Insights: Navigating the Journey Together
The Quest to Conquer Alzheimer’s Disease w/ Dr. George Bloom, UVA Research Updates from the Alzheimer’s Association Lego Serious Play for Alzheimer’s Connections w/ Loretta Veeney
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That Arena Rock Show
7-11 p.m. — The Groove Music Hall — Tickets required — Experience high energy tribute performances of classic rock anthems from the 70s and 80s.
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La Sonora Dinamita at El Pino Mexican Restaurant
9 PM — El Pino Mexican Restaurant — Limited seating available — Enjoy a vibrant dance event with La Sonora Dinamita.
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Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.
~ Les Brown
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