Good morning, Fredericksburg.

UMW student leaders & volunteers delivered 300 gift boxes filled with toys, art supplies and essentials to preschoolers at the Walker-Grant Center as part of their annual holiday drive, sparking smiles among local children and supporting early education programs in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania.

Miss Volunteer Virginia, Kennedy Fewell, visited a local Salvation Army site to urge residents to ring bells this holiday season.

Her remarks highlighted that each shift helps support programs serving local families + she encouraged simple, effective volunteering.

Bill Freehling interviewed Keith Lebor, owner of Olde Towne Butcher in downtown Fredericksburg (a local shop) about his journey to small-business ownership.

The conversation airs every Tuesday.

Wayne Brooks at the Caroline Historical Society has set up a World War II exhibit featuring 400 veterans’ photos, artifacts and stories (including local George Sanford Sullivan) at the Sidney E.

King Arts Center in Bowling Green. It is open Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Idea Space, the library maker lab on Princess Anne St., celebrates five years of creative learning today at 4 p.m. with a brief recognition ceremony.

It has issued over 2,000 access badges to residents and offers free access to tech tools plus a forum for podcasts and music recordings.

University of Mary Washington students presented original research and creative projects during fall symposia held across campus on a snowy day.

The events featured posters (and video screenings) from science, arts and humanities departments.

Soul Line Dancing with Regina

7-10 p.m. — Jay's Downtown Sports Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of soul line dancing and community fun in Fredericksburg.

New Year's Eve Celebration with Steve Jarrell

7:30-11:59 p.m. — Courtyard by Marriott Fredericksburg Historic District — Ticket required — Celebrate the New Year in style with gourmet bites, a champagne toast, and great music from Steve Jarrell.