Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
Good morning, Fredericksburg.
🏘️ Community
Brandon Boles, formerly principal at Potomac High School, is named the new CEO of Rappahannock Area YMCA and will manage its branches in Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Caroline counties starting Aug.
25 — a longtime Fredericksburg resident with strong local ties who plans to tailor programs to meet each branch’s needs — as he succeeds retired CEO Barney Riley.
Rappahannock Area CASA is gearing up for its next round of volunteer training—those who want to be a voice for children in the court system must submit their applications by August 11.
Executive Director Edie Gross said volunteers play a key role in ensuring that vulnerable children are heard during difficult times.
🎭 Culture
Opera singer Kelly Glyptis returns to star as Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, with her limited run scheduled from August 20 (through October 6).
She has performed internationally and will give master classes at local high schools this fall to share her stage experience.
🎓 Education
The University of Mary Washington is now accepting applications for first-year students for Fall 2026—early applicants get priority for top scholarships.
Early decision is due by November 1 and early action by November 15, with awards like the Piscopo Rodgers Science Fellows Program available for STEM students.
🌲 Environment
Data centers are being built rapidly in Stafford County and across Virginia, straining local waterways and the power grid with high water use and electricity demands.
Local groups are urging the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors to review the projects (which offer few long-term job benefits) to protect our natural resources.
🏛️ Government
Fredericksburg City Council adopted the updated Comprehensive Plan, Fredericksburg Forward, on June 24 to guide planning, growth and preservation over the next 20 years.
Local officials and consultants worked with residents over 18 months—through meetings, surveys and focus groups—to shape the long-range plan.
🏥 Health
The new Community Health Improvement Plan outlines 88 strategies to enhance health in the Fredericksburg region—spotlighting specific goals and measurements in three key areas.
Health officials say the plan will guide upcoming changes in local health programs.
🎉 Fredericksburg Events
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Open House at 1309 Graham Dr
4-7 p.m. — 1309 Graham Dr, Fredericksburg, VA — $584,991 USD — Explore a luxurious home with custom design elements in the Village of Idlewild.
Puppy Yoga Fundraiser
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Possum-bilities — $28 per person — Enjoy a beginner-friendly yoga class with puppy cuddles and support a good cause.
Soul Line Dancing Night with Regina
7-10 p.m. — Jay's Downtown Sports Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy an energetic evening of community soul line dancing with Regina.
8th Annual Cooking Autism Car Show
9 AM – 3 PM — Stafford Regional Airport — Free entry — Celebrate stunning cars while supporting a great cause with food, music, and family-friendly activities.
MCA Grand National Show: Gathering of the Herd 2025
8 AM – 5 PM — Fredericksburg Fairgrounds — Free entry — Witness an exciting celebration of Ford Mustang cars with enthusiasts and families alike.
Concert by Canoe
6-10 p.m. — Motts Run Reservoir — Bring your own boat or rent one — Enjoy floating music at a scenic lake concert while dining on a picnic.
Virginia Cider Festival
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Fredericksburg Fairgrounds — Free venue parking — Sip and savor a wide variety of ciders from local and national producers while enjoying live music and food trucks.
Bikes & Breakfast Meetup in Fredericksburg
10 AM — Motoworks — Free entry — Gather for coffee, pastries, and motorcycle discussions before heading out for lunch and rides.
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