Spotsylvania Area Farmers Markets
The weather is warming up, it is starting to finally feel like spring, and the opportunity to buy local produce is here again. Virginia farmers and other local businesses will be reappearing at the Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg area farmers markets. Farmers markets are a benefit to your family’s health and nutrition, and in most cases, easier on your wallet. You have the peace of mind knowing that most, if not all, of the goods you are purchasing are Virginia grown. Most local farmers markets run regularly from May to October, and some have limited winter hours. Spotsylvania...
Read MoreSpotsy Things to do 3.15.2013
St. Patrick’s Day is this Sunday and you are certainly in LUCK because Irish or not, this weekend Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg play host to several fun, family-friendly events. The forecast may call for rain but there is still plenty to do indoors. St. Patrick’s Day Parade Blu & Gray Brewing Company 3300 Dill Smith Dr Fredericksburg, VA 22408 Sunday, March 17th Begins at Noon www.fredericksburg.com The St Patrick’s Day Parade, begins at noon on Sunday, March 17th, at the Spotsylvania Business Park (located at 3321 Dill Smith Drive) and ends at The Blue & Gray...
Read MoreMother’s Day Brunch – Let Someone Else Cook
There are only 4 days left until Mother’s Day. Hopefully you caught the earlier article on what to get Mom for a gift in the local area, and you are well on your way to making Sunday, May 13th a special day for her. Surely you won’t want her to have to cook for everyone that day, so here are a few local restaurants offering a special Mother’s Day Brunch. Some are menu-based and others are buffets. I would strongly suggest calling to make reservations so you aren’t disappointed by long lines when you arrive. . Bistro Bethem 309 William Street Fredericksburg,...
Read MoreShop Local for Mother’s Day
5 Ideas for Special Mother’s Day Gifts Can you believe Mother’s Day is just 5 short days away!? If you haven’t thought of the perfect gift yet, here are 5 ideas that have the added advantage of supporting local small businesses. Later this week I will post an article about local restaurants offering Mother’s Day Brunches so you can make your reservations to take Mom out on her special day. For now, here are some ideas for shopping local for that special gift. Reflections in Time Photography 123 Tall Pines Ave Locust Grove, VA ritphoto22508@aol.com 540.226.3093 What...
Read MoreSpotsy Things to Do – 5.5.11
The first weekend of May is here and we are moving ever closer to those summertime temperatures. This week was the first week of steady thunderstorms and so far it looks like the possibility of those storms will continue to pose a threat until late Saturday. Below are a few of the things available for your participation and enjoyment this weekend. There are several activities available in the area, including a special celebration. This weekend offers special programming that marks the sesquicentennial of the passage of 10,000 slaves to freedom in the Spring and Summer of 1862. Events...
Read MoreSpotsy Things to Do – 4.27.11
Believe it or not this is the last weekend in April. If you need a break from all of the spring cleaning there is no shortage of activities available. Before you go, don’t forget to drop off any gently used items you’ve culled from your home to a local non-profit organization like Goodwill, Salvation Army, or Habitat for Humanity. It always makes it easier to get rid of clutter when you know it is being donated for a worthy cause. Temperatures are on the rise (at least compared to earlier this week!) with cloudy skies and the low-60′s for Saturday and scattered thunderstorms...
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