Good morning, Fredericksburg.

The Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank will offer free meals and meal kits for kids this summer on a first-come, first-serve basis starting June 1, with scheduled pick-ups at various sites in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and nearby areas—parents in Caroline and King George counties can opt for home delivery.

The Faded Foundation will host its Funding Futures: 24 Hour Fade-A-Thon from 10 a.m. Monday until 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, where barbers will provide pay-what-you-can haircuts to raise funds for barber scholarships + mentoring at-risk youth.

Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy propose a merger that promises $2.25 billion in bill credits over two years — critics say Virginia ratepayers may face fossil fuel investments and uncertain long-term savings.

Regulators, including Virginia’s State Corporation Commission, will review the deal while the Energy Commission holds hearings in June.

Two board members, Jarvis Bailey and Malvina Kay, used nearly half of a $16,500 travel budget on first-class flights + luxury rentals while local students struggle with low test scores compared to nearby counties.

The school board's spending comes as district officials face ongoing demands for improved academic outcomes.

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.

Completely Unchained: Van Halen Tribute

7-11 p.m. — The Groove Music Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the #1 tribute to Van Halen with an authentic performance of their greatest hits.

BANDA EL RECODO, LOS RECODITOS & MAS

12-3 p.m. — Fredericksburg Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a lively music event featuring popular Mexican bands at the fairgrounds.