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Fredericksburg
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Fredericksburg has advanced to the championship round of Best Main Street in the South due to strong local support (voting ends 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 7). Residents and visitors are encouraged to cast their vote to help secure the title. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Law enforcement agencies from Stafford, Spotsylvania, and local authorities host a free Senior Safety Expo at James Monroe High School today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event offers older adults details on scam awareness + Project Lifesaver and local senior programs. Fredericksburg Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Central Rappahannock Regional Library got a $6,000 grant from Robert Cullen O’Neill Memorial Fund to buy book prizes for its youth Summer Reading program running May 15 to Aug. 15; Jenny McGee was named Staff Member of the Year by Library Directors Association for helping over 4,000 customers. Potomac Local News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ In their season debut Friday night, the Nationals rallied for a 5-3 win over the GreenJackets at Virginia Credit Union Stadium after starting pitcher Bagwell’s exit left batters hitless for six innings—Nolan Hughes will pitch in the first game of the three-game series Saturday at 1:35 p.m. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ The University of Mary Washington men's basketball team (the Eagles) will face Emory University for a chance at a national championship on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Fredericksburg Free Press
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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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