Good morning, Fredericksburg.

The annual Rock Out Knock Out Homelessness drive (15 years running) will be held Oct.

2 and Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Southpoint Walmart to collect cleaning and personal hygiene items for Treasure House to help Spotsylvania students.

Virginia Credit Union & the Fredericksburg Nationals donated $13,000 to the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank as part of the 2026 Strikeout Hunger campaign, supporting local food efforts.

Always Flavored celebrated its sixth anniversary last weekend at its bistro and market at 619 Caroline St. Fredericksburg Main Street hosted a 4 p.m. ribbon-cutting on Friday to kick off a three-day party that honors the brand’s history since 2020 (the shop remains at its original location).

UMW will hold its annual ASPIRE Week from Monday, Sept.

28 through Saturday, Oct. 3 with student-led events that promote Accountability, Scholarship, and other core values. Activities include Accountability Day at Palmieri Plaza, Scholarship Day with free desserts in Chandler Ballroom, and Rocktoberfest on Ball Circle.

University of Mary Washington is hosting Life After Mary Wash Week events to help students prepare for their careers.

The series ends with a Career and Internship Fair on Oct. 1 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) in the Cedric Rucker University Center’s Chandler Ballroom where over 40 employers will connect with students.

Fredericksburg Nationals have named Matthew Ramstead as general manager and Lincoln Evans as assistant, both coming from Lynchburg — and the team announced a fall exhibition at Virginia Credit Union Stadium on Oct.

3 featuring University of Virginia vs. Virginia Tech.

Colonial Forge Eagles won 3-1 over Mountain View Wildcats in a girls volleyball match on Thursday, Sept.

24. Zari Northam led strong plays & teammates worked together for the victory.