Good morning, Fredericksburg.

The Food Bank will offer drive thru and walk up distributions this week; details are on the Facebook Events Page or the REDFOODVA app.

Residents can join to receive free food assistance in the community.

Stafford County's Gauntlet Golf Club new owner shared his plans to upgrade the course during a recent Biz Beat Clips interview + the series will resume airing July 13 after a two-week break.

UMW honored distinguished alumni at Reunion Weekend during its May 30 ceremony in Seacobeck Hall’s Weatherly Wing, recognizing Edith Gilbert Smith ’62, Shirin Afsous ’12, Mary Helen Dellinger ’90 and honorary alumnus Jack Bales while President Troy Paino updated attendees on university partnerships and planned campus developments.

Lawmakers have included legislation in the state budget to let counties and cities impose a 1% sales tax for school capital projects.

Nine localities have raised $119M so far with Danville generating the most per student, and if passed, voters will decide the tax by referendum.

Multiple road work projects will begin this week, with lane closures and milling on I-95 northbound near exit 143, Route 1 improvements in Fredericksburg, and a two-week closure on Main Street in Bowling Green (detour routes posted).

Commuters should plan extra travel time during construction.

Chris Ryan Band Live

6-11:30 p.m. — The Social FXBG — Cost not specified — Celebrate Fourth of July weekend with the Chris Ryan Band's debut performance.

Independence Day Fireworks Celebration

9 p.m. — Fredericksburg Convention Center — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a stunning firework display over Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Mini Mornings at the Museum: River Exploration

10:00 – 11:30 AM — George Washington's Ferry Farm — Free entry — Discover the wonders of gardening with story time and hands-on planting activities for young children.

Fredericksburg Comic Con

Full day shopping and fun — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Fredericksburg Convention Center — General admission — Celebrate the world of comics with vendors and artists of all ages.

PLT 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament

8 AM - 4 PM — Fredericksburg Country Club — $125 singles, $250 doubles, $500 foursomes — Swing for a cause and enjoy a day of golf benefiting veterans and their families.