Good morning, Fredericksburg.

Community leaders and local supporters held a groundbreaking ceremony for renovating the grounds of the Mary Washington monument, aiming to revitalize the historic site for future community events.

Toys‘R’Us will open a 7,400 sqft store at Spotsylvania Towne Centre this fall; the shop is located across from Shoe Dept. Encore near Costco and will bring a familiar brand to local shoppers.

Dolly Whitley’s exhibition Divine (featuring textured oil paintings of local women, including nudes) is open at Sunken Well Tavern through Oct.

6. It runs weekdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Belle Grove Plantation presents the debut Red, White & Bluegrass Festival featuring award-winning singer Valerie Smith as the headliner at its first bluegrass event on Saturday, Oct.

3 from noon to 6 p.m. at the historic site along the Rappahannock River, with $10 admission and kids free.

Oberle Academy is launching a heavy equipment operator course that uses simulators from Germanna Community College to build key skills for career opportunities starting soon.

The program expands the academy’s CTE offerings (a move that aligns education with industry needs).

Historic Fredericksburg Foundation (HFFI) argued with city officials in court on Wednesday over its standing to appeal the demolition of 204 Lewis Street, a rare early-20th century structure in the historic district.

Retired judge Paul Cella will decide next week.