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Fredericksburg
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fredericksburg's Antoine Carey of the Faded Foundation is collecting gently used clothes through Sept. 26 to help pay for books, tuition & mentorship at the Faded & Co. Barber Academy. Donations may be dropped off at 2215 Emancipation Highway, Suite 102, Fredericksburg 22401. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ On Sept. 16, attendees will gather at Mary Washington House for Washington Heritage Museums’ Tea Talk — the event will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m., featuring Paul Newman who will explain the legacy of the oldest patriotic organization and offer a full tea service for $40 per person. The Free Lance–Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Department of Health advises families enjoying Labor Day weekend outdoors to use EPA-registered repellent, treat clothing, wear long sleeves, and perform tick checks after hiking, camping, or backyard play. They recommend promptly removing ticks with fine-tipped tweezers and cleaning the bite area to help prevent illnesses like Lyme disease+Alpha-gal syndrome. Fredericksburg Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, August 29th, the Courtland Cougars beat the Massaponax Panthers 35—6 in the high school football season opener, with Ahmari Boxely and teammates making big plays as photojournalist Jeff Kearney captured the action. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Spotsylvania High School football team won 28 to 8 against Fluvanna County on Friday night as Vern Lunsford made his homecoming debut as head coach at his old school—Braden Hodges threw for 174 yards and a touchdown while Hudson Callahan caught 107 yards. The Knights will visit Massaponax next Friday. Fredericksburg Free Press
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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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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.
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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.
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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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