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Happy Tuesday, neighbor! ☀️
There's a certain kind of magic in weeks like this one, when our community comes together to celebrate. A beloved restaurant is marking 10 years, shelter pets are waiting for their forever homes with every fee covered, and a local brewery is starting an exciting new chapter.
Grab your coffee and let's dive in. 🌊
Dori
Neighbor Poll
Orofino Restaurant is turning 10, and we want to know: are you already a regular, or is this your sign to finally go?
Have you dined at Orofino?
Local Pulse: FXBG Edition
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Orofino Restaurant Celebrates 10 Years With a Two-Day Party 🎉
One of downtown Fredericksburg's beloved Italian spots is marking a big milestone, and everyone's invited. Orofino Restaurant is celebrating 10 years with a two-day anniversary bash, plus a brand-new August menu inspired by the sun-soaked flavors of southern Italy.
Here's what's happening:
Saturday, August 15: Happy hour specials all day
Sunday, August 16, 2 to 4 PM: Open house with light antipasto, giveaways, and more
August menu: Flavors from Calabria and Basilicata, two bold southern Italian regions
Pizza of the month: The Pizza Calabrese, with n'duja, fresh ricotta, and a drizzle of orange blossom honey (August only!)
Cocktail of the month: A refreshing mint mojito
Come celebrate 10 years, toast to many more, and taste the flavors of southern Italy all month long. A'presto!
📍 1006 Caroline St, Fredericksburg · orofinorestaurant.com
Clear the Shelter Is Back: Every Adoption Fee Covered This Saturday 🐾
Here's your sign to meet your new best friend. The 8th annual Clear the Shelter event is happening Saturday, August 15th at the Stafford County Animal Shelter, and thanks to Ginger Walker and the Give Back Team, every single adoption fee is covered. Here's what to know:
When: Saturday, August 15, starting at 9 AM
Where: Stafford County Animal Shelter, 26 Frosty Lane, Stafford, VA
The best part: ALL adoption fees are fully covered
Special guests: Jeremy Grey and the B101.5 radio team, 9 to 11 AM
Can't adopt? Help by donating to the shelter's wish list
Every pet deserves a loving home, and this is the perfect day to open yours. Come find your furry friend and help clear the shelter! 🐶🐱
Come find your furry friend this Saturday, and help clear the shelter! 🐶🐱
📍 Stafford County Animal Shelter, 26 Frosty Lane, Stafford, VA · Saturday, August 15, starting at 9 AM
Highmark Brewery Has New Owners, and They're Throwing a Party 🍻
3, 2, 1, liftoff! Highmark Brewery in Fredericksburg is under new ownership, and the new owners are kicking off this next chapter with a celebration for the whole community on Saturday, August 15th. Here's what's happening:
🍺 Happy hour ALL day long
🎶 Live music
🚚 Food trucks
🔥 Fire pits after 6 PM, with s'mores kits available to buy
The new team says they care deeply about the community Highmark has built and can't wait to grow that greatness alongside you. Come raise a glass and celebrate a fresh start!
📍 Highmark Brewery, 390 Kings Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22405 · Saturday, August 15
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Told "Everything Looks Normal" But You Still Feel Off? A Fredericksburg Practice Is Digging Deeper
Exhausted. Foggy. Burned out. Struggling with weight changes that don't make sense. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone, and House of Bloom Medical Aesthetics & Wellness wants you to know it's not all in your head.
This boutique, direct-pay practice on Lafayette Blvd is led by board-certified Nurse Practitioner Rebecca Chanda, who personally guides every patient's treatment plan from start to finish. No revolving door of providers. No being passed off. Just science-driven care that gets to the root of why you don't feel like yourself.
What sets them apart:
A deeper look: Comprehensive wellness evaluations and advanced lab work to uncover what's really driving your symptoms
Personalized plans: Hormone optimization, regenerative medicine, and customized treatments built around you
A full menu of services: BHRT and TRT, weight management, advanced injectables, laser rejuvenation, hair restoration, peptide therapy, and medical-grade skincare
Real results, fast: Many patients notice meaningful improvements within just a few weeks
Owned and operated by board-certified nurse practitioner Rebecca Chanda, NP, MS, AGACNP-BC.
Look your best. Feel your best. Schedule your consultation today at houseofbloommed.com or stop by 509 Lafayette Blvd, Ste B in Fredericksburg.
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Grow Food, Fight Hunger: Volunteer at Rappahannock Education Farm 🌱
Looking for a meaningful way to give back this summer? The Rappahannock Education Farm in Stafford is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven farm that grows fresh produce for local food banks and pantries. Here's what to know:
🌾 Volunteers of all ages welcome
🥬 Help plant, weed, water, and harvest everything from kale to watermelon
🙌 Every harvest goes straight to local families facing food insecurity
Come once or all season long, your time makes a real difference.
For more information, visit https://www.rappahannockfarm.org/.
House Hunch FXBG
Can you guess the price of this real estate listing in Fredericksburg based on just one photo? Here’s a hint: 4 bd, 5.5 ba, around 6,200 sqft. on around .5 acres.
This listing is brought to you by:
The Overington Team - Lando Massey Real Estate
Want to feature your listing in House Hunch FXBG? Respond to this email for info!
What’s Happening In & Around the ‘Burg
Here are some of the top events happening soon. Always check with the venue for the latest details. Got an event coming up? Add it to our calendar.
Wednesday, August 12
Wiener Wednesday | 2:00PM
Location: The Barking Barley, 1515 Olde William Street, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: We'll play a different movie for you to enjoy while drinking delicious local beers, eating the best hot dogs.
Location: Wilderness Run Vineyards, 11109 Plank Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA
Description: Sip wine and make your own orange pumpkin dough bowl candle!
Blues Jam | 6:00PM
Location: Laudenbach Brewing, 45 Centreport Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Join us and participate in a fun jam session either as a musician or audience member!
Thursday, August 13
Location: Tales & Tails, 1010 Charles Street Fredericksburg VA
Description: We are reading Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman.
Location: River's End Speakeasy (Galvin's Deli), 218, William Street, Maury Downtown, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: America 250-themed evening explores the wonderfully unhinged side of Revolutionary-era Fredericksburg.
Friday, August 14
VegFest Weekend | 7:00PM (through August 16)
Location: City Vino, 100 Hanover Street, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Enjoy 6 curated vegan bites, each paired with vegan wines or mocktails, while mingling with local vegans and food lovers.
Location: Spotsylvania Towne Centre, 137 Spotsylvania Mall Drive, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Join us for a bright, high-energy, family-friendly weekend packed with summer vibes and creative shopping.
Whiskey Tango - 6 Live | 9:00AM
Location: Billiken's Smokehouse, 623 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: The band is doing its civic duty to bring the best of hard rock to audiences.
