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Fredericksburg
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ 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. Fredericksburg Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Fredericksburg Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Potomac Local News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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