Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
Good morning, Fredericksburg.
Rappahannock Adult Activities will celebrate 50 years with a free anniversary party on Saturday from noon to 2 at 750 Kings Highway.
The organization has long supported adults with intellectual and physical disabilities in building more opportunities and community.
The organization formerly known as the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance rebranded as Virginia's Innovation Crossroads — a change aimed at unifying the region's business identity — during a luncheon today at Virginia Credit Union Stadium.
Friends of the Rappahannock say a lack of steady spring rain has pushed water levels to historically low marks today — raising concerns about the river's ecosystem.
Mary Washington Healthcare now offers the MitraClip TEER procedure, a minimally invasive repair for patients with a leaky mitral valve at its Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg.
The treatment gives an option besides open-heart surgery for select patients.
Sensory Friendly Morning at Ferry Farm
10 AM – 12 PM — George Washington's Ferry Farm — $6 for students, $13 for adults — Explore George Washington's boyhood home in a sensory-friendly environment designed for families with special needs.
2026 Virginia Senior & Adults Open
May 29-31 — Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Fredericksburg South — Registration required — Compete in a prominent chess tournament organized by the Virginia Chess Federation.
Comedy Crave Live
9:30-11:00 p.m. — Courtyard by Marriott Fredericksburg Historic District — Food available — Enjoy a night of high-energy stand-up comedy featuring talented acts including headliner Rosey Catherine.
Mini Mornings at the Museum: Colors!
10:15-11:15 a.m. — Historic Kenmore — Admission details not specified — A fun morning of story time and a color scavenger hunt for young learners and their caregivers.
Shakespeare on the Lawn
6:30 p.m. — Historic Kenmore — Adults: $20, Students: $10, Children under 6: Free — Experience a reimagined performance of Macbeth on the lush lawn of Historic Kenmore.
Archaeology Camp at Ferry Farm
9 a.m. - noon — George Washington's Ferry Farm — $200 per camper — Unearth artifacts and learn from real archaeologists at George Washington’s boyhood home.
Teen Enrichment 4th Annual Golf Tournament
7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Meadows Farms Golf Course — Cost varies — Swing for a cause at this annual tournament supporting youth mentoring.
9th Annual Cooking Autism Car Show
8 AM – 3 PM — Stafford Regional Airport — $20.00 — Explore a variety of vehicles while supporting autism awareness in the community.
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