Good morning, Fredericksburg.

The 804 Richmond podcast aired on June 1 and shared local news covering the Que Pasa Festival at CarMax Park and insights on the job market outlook for graduates (details highlight community opportunities).

Music on the Steps returned to the Central Rappahannock Regional Library Monday evening as neighbors gathered on the lawn for a free summer concert series; the event will resume next Monday at 6:30 p.m. with Tampa Taiko performing.

A local man turned personal tragedy into triumph on Monday, June 1, inspiring neighbors with his resilience, and the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts hosted Guys & Dolls, drawing an enthusiastic crowd.

Marine Corps Base Quantico will hold live-fire demonstrations from June 5 through June 12, featuring 50-pound nonfragmenting charges, .50 caliber weapons, and overnight sessions.

Neighbors near the base should expect noise and vibrations and may check official channels for real-time updates.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office and Fire and Rescue Department are conducting a private training exercise at empty Gayle Middle School that occurred yesterday and continues today, June 2, and will resume on June 8 and 9 (approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.), so residents may notice more safety vehicles nearby.

City leaders reviewed five redevelopment plans for the 29-acre Gateway Village Shopping Center along Route 3 during a joint session this week.

Options range from townhomes to mixed-use projects that could include a sports facility with hotels, contingent on city support for parking and stormwater.

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.