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Fredericksburg
Monday, August 11th, 2025
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers planted 270 pounds of organic Adirondack Blue potatoes at Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak on Saturday and will plant cucumber and zucchini seeds in two fields later this week— the farm donates all its produce to fight hunger and has already given over 7,000 pounds of vegetables away this year. Fredericksburg Free Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A single-story home in Stafford County's White Oak area was heavily damaged by an early-morning fire Saturday at 3:15 a.m.—residents and their dog escaped safely as local and neighboring fire crews fought the flames and began investigating the cause. Potomac Local News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Stafford County Public Schools launched a new Business and IT Center at Colonial Forge High School where over 130 students study business, computer skills, and online safety under Coordinator Devon HeHolt—offering modern classes and certificates—and it is one of four specialty centers in the district. The Free Lance–Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia High School League released the 2025 football schedules for all teams in the state with games starting Aug 28—schedules are subject to change. Fredericksburg Free Press
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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