Good morning, Fredericksburg.

FailSafe-ERA's Christmas Holiday Shoppe provided free shopping, meals, clothes, and school supplies to 60 families affected by incarceration at the Fredericksburg Convention Center Wednesday night — a public effort involving Community Threads and local churches to ease holiday financial strain.

Community leaders in Fredericksburg are seeking public input for a memorial at the former Auction Block site, with five events scheduled virtually + in person from Jan.

7 to March 10. Interested residents can share ideas to shape the memorial's design.

The 30,000‑sqft Office Depot at 1591 Carl D.

Silver Parkway will close by Jan. 7 and be replaced by Bob's Discount Furniture set to open this summer (Rappaport confirmed the move). Bubblebee will also open a new location at the former OBO Pizza site in Central Park.

Central Rappahannock Regional Library’s Idea Space on Princess Anne Street celebrates its five-year anniversary as Chuck Gray and Simon Watts discuss its role as a collaborative hub for creativity and innovation in the community.

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.