Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
Good morning, Fredericksburg.
The Planning District 16 Juneteenth celebration is set for June 6 at North Stafford High School and will feature a 2 p.m. job fair by Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, food trucks, vendors, a Mr. and Ms. Juneteenth pageant, and free admission.
Registration is filling up fast for the Great Train Race on May 3, which features three races for young runners in Fredericksburg & organizers say families should sign up soon as volunteers are still needed.
Highlights in regional business: Kalahari Resorts will launch its waterpark and convention center on Nov.
12. On Friday, a caravan will bring hand-crafted animal sculptures (the Safari Migration) to the Spotsylvania resort off U.S. 1 (local openings include The Chunky Cup at Eagle Village).
At a work session on April 14, School Board Chair Katie Pomeroy said the FY2027 operating budget is the bare minimum needed to run the schools, while a free concert, A Celebration of Freedom, is scheduled for May 2 at 7:30 p.m. and May 3 at 3:30 p.m. locally.
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.
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