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Fredericksburg
Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Last weekend, volunteers with SAWs-Virginia built a ramp near Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania — helping an 83-year-old woman who uses a walker safely access her mobile home. The project was sponsored by Mary Washington Hospital Foundation — Stafford Hospital Foundation and lets her age in place. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Fredericksburg Main Street — in partnership with the City of Fredericksburg and Economic Development and Tourism — announced Twilight in Downtown, a weekly summer series running today through August 27 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. The event offers extended shopping hours, live music on the streets, extended happy hour specials and a full Farmers Market experience at Hurkamp Park. City of Fredericksburg
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hirschler attorney Charlie Payne shared his early experiences growing up in Falmouth—he explained why he chose law and offered his perspective on the region's growing data center boom during the Biz Beat Banter podcast. Fredericksburg Free Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia leaders debated electricity supply reliability as growing data centers forced utilities to import power while critics disagree on whether renewables can meet the rising demand. Dominion Energy seeks approval to build gas plants on an old coal site—a move that may drive up power costs if renewable generation and storage are not expanded. Fredericksburg Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Tim Kaine held a roundtable at the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank on Monday where local residents shared how proposed federal food benefit cuts have hurt their lives — some facing reduced SNAP benefits and food insecurity. The discussion highlighted that if cuts are passed, 200,000 Virginians could lose crucial food support. The Free Lance–Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ In Tuesday’s Region 4B semifinal, Hanover defeated Spotsylvania by a score of 5 to 3—ending Spotsylvania High School’s best season since 2018. The Hawks will face Atlee on Thursday in the regional championship game. Fredericksburg Free Press
TRAVEL NEWS
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Shakespeare on the Lawn at Kenmore
6:30 p.m. — Historic Kenmore — $20 for adults, $10 for students, free for children under 6 — Enjoy a reimagined performance of The Merry Wives of Windsor amid a beautiful outdoor setting.
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FXBG Spring Garage Sale
Join us for a one-of-a-kind shopping event featuring hundreds of individual yard sales all under one roof! This is your chance to browse through a huge selection of residential items, vintage pieces, and gently used household goods — without ever needing to drive from house to house.
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Girlies in the Kitchen Cooking Class
12-2 p.m. — Whittingham — $65 per person — Get hands-on cooking experience with Chef Joy Crump while making delicious dishes and connecting with fellow food enthusiasts.
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Soul Line Dancing with Regina
7-10 p.m. — Jay's Downtown Sports Lounge — Free entry — Dance away the evening with lively soul line dancing every 2nd and 4th Thursday.
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Dave Nemetz Live Performance
5-11 p.m. — The Port Oysteria & Brewery — Cost varies — Enjoy a solo acoustic guitar performance featuring music from the ‘60s to today.
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The Wavos Live Concert
8 PM - 2 AM — Colonial Tavern — $5 at the door — Experience the vibrant sounds of The Wavos in a lively tavern setting.
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Woofle Breakfast
Breakfast hours — Dog Krazy, Inc. — Check local listings for pricing — Enjoy delicious woofles and sausages to kickstart your Sunday.
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Soul Line Dancing with Regina
7-10 p.m. — Jay's Downtown Sports Lounge — Free entry — Dance the night away with vibrant soul line dancing in a lively downtown setting.
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2025 Season Opener with Heroes on the Water
9 AM – 1 PM — City Dock Park — Free entry — Experience kayaking and fishing while enjoying camaraderie and outdoor relaxation for veterans and first responders.
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Fallen Heroes 5 Miler
7:00 AM — James Monroe High School — $35-$45 — Run through scenic Fredericksburg while supporting local veterans and first responders.
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