Good morning, Fredericksburg.

Loisann’s Hope House celebrated a new grant to help homeless families—staff and past residents say the funding will expand support services and outreach in the community.

Micah Ecumenical Ministries has received grants (as explained by Meghann Cotter and former resident Deena Dobbs), providing vital support for its programs.

The Fredericksburg Farmers Market season kicked off Saturday at 500 William Street as vendors began arriving about 5 a.m. – the market ran from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. while Parks, Recreation and Events staff set up at Hurkamp Park.

Caroline County supervisors plan to propose modest updates at Bowling Green, Caroline Middle, and Caroline High and a dramatic expansion of Madison Elementary instead of building a fourth school to ease overcrowding, while school officials say stalled FY25 funds for trailers are holding up progress (pending a county audit).

CSX will close Route 638 (Lansdowne Road) at the Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania County line for rail‑crossing maintenance from 9 a.m. Monday until 9 p.m. Thursday, affecting 8,300 vehicles daily with detours via Mine Road, Benchmark Road, Tidewater Trail, Patriot Highway, Lafayette Boulevard and Blue and Gray Parkway.

Mary Washington Hospice is celebrating Music Therapy Week — honoring music therapist Cheryl Lynn Olson for her work with patients — to showcase how music eases emotional and physical challenges locally.

The event highlights the hospice's commitment to holistic care.

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

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

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.

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.

Virginia Renaissance Faire

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Virginia Renaissance Faire — Tickets go on sale mid-March — Experience five weekends of medieval revelry and merriment.

Mother's Day 5K/10K Run

7:30 a.m. — Old Mill Park — Entry fee required — Celebrate Mother's Day with a scenic run alongside the Rappahannock River while supporting a good cause.