Fredericksburg Local News – Thursday, December 12th, 2024

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Thursday, December 12th, 2024

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Stafford County Public Schools' event, Band Together to Fight Hunger, raised $27,593 and collected 3,778 pounds of food, providing 58,333 meals for the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank through performances by five high school marching bands. Fredericksburg Free Press

CULTURE NEWS

➤ Fredericksburg's Candlelight Tour allows visitors to explore nine homes at their leisure during the event weekend. Fredericksburg Free Press
➤ Beth Parnicza discusses the historical event of looting in Fredericksburg 162 years ago at the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. Fredericksburg Free Press
➤ The article recounts the intense street fighting in Fredericksburg on December 13, 1862, preceding a significant battle. Fredericksburg Free Press

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ University of Mary Washington students presented their diverse semester-long research projects, including studies on campus plant life, language learning, and the effects of exercise on disease progression, at a series of symposia. University of Mary Washington
➤ The University of Mary Washington's endowment, boosted by a historic $30 million donation, is expected to exceed $100 million soon, as the UMW Foundation refocuses away from real estate investments. Fredericksburg Free Press

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ The Fredericksburg City Council unanimously approved two key ordinances for the Jeremiah Community supportive housing project, with further voting scheduled for January. Fredericksburg Free Press

LIFESTYLE NEWS

➤ Elysian Float Spa in Fredericksburg introduces a sensory deprivation spa to alleviate holiday stress, targeting athletic recovery, chronic pain, and mental wellness. Potomac Local News

SPORTS NEWS

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FREDERICKSBURG EVENTS

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CHEERSPORT Fredericksburg Classic 2024 Cheerleading Competition

The CHEERSPORT Fredericksburg Classic 2024 is an all-star cheerleading competition held in Fredericksburg, Virginia, featuring various bids and awards for participants.

Sat, 12/14/24

Saturday, December 14th, 2024
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Tuba Christmas Performance

Celebrate the holiday season with a musical performance of Tuba Christmas featuring the rich sounds of brass instruments, held in the Food Court at Spotsylvania Towne Centre.

Sun, 12/15/24

Sunday, December 15th, 2024
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Open House Tour: Charming Townhome at 208 Batley Court

Explore a charming three-level townhome with modern features and proximity to historic downtown Fredericksburg.

Sat, 12/21/24

Saturday, December 21st, 2024
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FREDERICKSBURG ANNOUNCEMENTS

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