In mid-February, Peter Mealy headed to the Walker Grant Middle School PTA meeting in Fredericksburg to speak about his latest venture teaching guitar to students after school at Walker Grant and hopefully enlarging the program in one form or another.
Mealy is a well-known musician around Fredericksburg, and if he can use the guitar in a positive fashion then so can students who learn it in middle or high school. “Then they have a skill for life,” he said, stressing that it’s not going to cost the school system a huge chunk of money for something that might deliver a huge chunk of benefits for the students.Â
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Looking for a night of laughs and great craft beer? Amazon Prime comedian Zane Lamprey is bringing his ANOTHER ROUND! comedy tour to Ornery Beer Company near Manassas on Sunday, March 16, from 8 – 9:30 p.m. This event is strictly 21+ and features a brand-new stand-up set full of hilarious stories and jokes.
Schedule:
- 7:00 PM – VIP Doors
- 7:15 PM – VIP Drinking Games with Zane
- 7:30 PM – General Admission Doors
- 8:00 PM – Showtime!
- 9:15 PM – Call an Uber!
Before the show, get in the mood by watching Zane’s Amazon Prime stand-up specials: Tender Looks, Ski Patrol, and Medium Club—tickets sold here.
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Couples planning their big day will have a unique opportunity to explore premier wedding venues, meet top vendors, and gather inspiration at the first annual Simply Perfect Stafford’s Premier Wedding Expo on March 8, 2025. The event will take place at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center in Stafford from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering a showcase of Stafford County’s finest wedding resources.
Lisa Logan, Tourism Program Director for Stafford County, emphasized the importance of this expo in providing engaged couples with a one-stop shop for their wedding planning needs. “We are bringing together over 40 vendors offering everything from photography and catering to floral design and entertainment,” Logan said. “We’ll also have door prizes throughout the day and an opportunity for guests to learn more about the incredible venues Stafford County has to offer.”
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The race will take place on Saturday, April 12, at the Fredericksburg Food Co-op, located at 320 Emancipation Highway, Fredericksburg, welcoming participants of all ages to run, walk, or support the cause in person or virtually.
The event directly benefits the Co-op’s Food for All initiative, which offers affordable and nutritious food options through the Carrot Cash program. This program provides 20% cashback to customers using SNAP/EBT, allowing them to stretch their grocery budgets while making healthy choices.
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The Sweet Julia Grace Foundation (SJGF) has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. The grant will fund an expanded iPad and technology program designed to comfort, connect, and entertain children with complex medical conditions.
The grant will provide iPads, gaming systems, TVs, computers, and adaptive technology to hospitalized children who are homebound or frequently travel for medical care.
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Trouvaille Brewing Company, a veteran-owned craft brewery in Haymarket, offers federal civilian employees a small token of support during economic uncertainty—one beer for just a penny. The offer, available through March 14, 2025, is open to all current and recently separated federal employees as a way to show appreciation for their service and dedication.
The brewery, which is co-owned by five partners—three of whom work in federal civilian roles and two who are military veterans—understands firsthand the challenges faced by government employees. Trouvaille Brewing’s owners juggle full-time careers while managing the brewery, hosting events, and building relationships with their community. Their deep ties to the area and shared experiences have made them acutely aware of the struggles many local residents face.
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The George Mason University Patriots women’s basketball team secured a hard-fought 76-66 victory over the University of Massachusetts during the annual #Play4Kay Pink Game at EagleBank Arena on Sunday, February 16. The event, sponsored for the sixth consecutive year by Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC), brought together fans, survivors, and medical professionals to raise awareness of women’s cancers and honor those affected by breast cancer.
A Victory Beyond the Scoreboard
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This combination of musicians is called "Big Fat Doug Belford Experience," they rocked out a healthy list of covers for the appreciative crowd. The band was a combo of three members of a band called “Big Fat Daddy,” featuring Meri Schaefer, Brian Curtiss, John David Coppola on bass, and three others from Doug Belford Experience, which featured Doug Belford, Meri Schaefer, and Brian Curtiss. Meri Schaefer and Brian Curtiss play in both bands.
Sure, some of the songs are well-known covers from the heyday of rock and roll, but people dig those songs anyway. A beer or two feeds that love the staples in their rock list, including “Maneater” from Hall and Oates, “Psycho Killer” by the Talking Heads, and “Cinnamon Girl” by Neil Young. The tempo of the night stretched far and wide.
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The 2024-2025 MVHS MCJROTC Marksmanship Team | Photo: Aya Karouane
The Wildcat Battalion Marksmanship Team at Mountain View High School has secured a spot in the All-Service Championship—and they’re not stopping there.
Cadets Wallace Hogan, Brooke Hartkopf, Marisa McDonough, Elizabeth Gunn, and Caeleigh Brown, under the guidance of Sergeant Major Allen Tanner, are sharpening their skills as part of the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). Their hard work and dedication have propelled them to this impressive milestone.
Rigorous Training and Selection Process
