Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
Good morning, Fredericksburg.
Stafford County will host the Go for Bo 5K and One Mile Fun Run on Saturday, September 13 at Stafford Regional Airport where a new USATF certified course runs along the runway.
Hosted by Ebenezer Church, the event will support families in Bo, Sierra Leone—participants must register by August 23 and pick up race packets in Fredericksburg and Stafford.
Austin Wayne Wilson, a 24-year-old (Stafford) resident, was arrested for allegedly attacking a woman in a Spotsylvania convenience store bathroom early Saturday, police said.
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts offered a behind-the-scenes look at The Sound of Music as the team prepares for its Wednesday opening—hand-painted marble floors, rehearsals, and costume fittings show their dedication.
Virginia Railway Express is upgrading the Manassas Park Station parking lot—paving will finish before winter with a ribbon-cutting planned for October 21—while it completed a long-awaited property transfer at Spotsylvania Station in July.
The projects will boost safety and better link local transit with community spaces.
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.
Soul Line Dancing with Regina
7-10 p.m. — Jay's Downtown Sports Lounge — Free entry — Experience the rhythm and fun of soul line dancing every second and fourth Thursday night.
Go for Bo! 2025
6-8:30 p.m. — Stafford Regional Airport — Registration fee required — Experience a beautiful sunset run on a fast, flat course in the community.
Cannonball Century Cycling Event
7 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Massaponax High School — $69 registration until July 15th — Experience a challenging 100-mile biking adventure through scenic routes.
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