The Guidon Foundation and Honor Bound FIT, in partnership with his family, are hosting a memorial workout to honor Jaycob Hall, a senior at Stafford High School who was in the pipeline to become a Stafford County Firefighter. The Guidon Foundation's mission is to honor God, uphold traditional American values, and strengthen individuals and communities through events, education, and engagement in order to end veteran and first responder suicide and inspire young Americans to serve God and country. They believe honoring Jaycob and his commitment to the fire service is one way to fulfill that mission. Join the community in remembering Jaycob and celebrating his dedication to service.

Jack Brown's Tattoo Revival is partnering with FXBG Free Closet to collect coats, blankets, socks, and jackets for those in need this winter. The clothing drive runs through the end of February, and you can drop off donations at the Revival anytime you stop by or bring items with you to your appointment. FXBG Free Closet offers an incredible service to the area by making clothing and necessities available and getting them to those who need it most. If you have coats, jackets, blankets, socks, or anything else you can spare, stop by Jack Brown's Tattoo Revival and help keep folks warm this season. 1919 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg.

Looking for a weekend escape? These five romantic destinations are all within an easy drive: Charlottesville's Keswick Hall for wine country spa treatments, Maryland's Eastern Shore for waterfront charm at the Wildset Hotel, Philadelphia for art museum strolls at the Barnes Foundation and Rodin Museum, Leesburg's newly opened Hotel Burg for small-town charm and equestrian-chic style, and Richmond for a city holiday with the Richmond Ballet's Valentine's Day production of Giselle. Whether you're looking for spa treatments, charming Main Streets, or cultural experiences, these getaways deliver romance without the long drive.

Burg Charcuterie just opened their new brick and mortar location at 703 Caroline Street in downtown Fredericksburg, and the space is beautiful. Shop their charcuterie based items, Terrapin Ridge jams, honey mustards, crackers, pretzels, and boards that you can purchase to take home or enjoy in their BYOB friendly space. They're open today from 2-8pm, Friday 12-4:30pm, and Saturday 12-8pm. Come say hi and see what they've created. Visit burgcharcuterie.com for more information.

The 2026 Winter Olympics are underway in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, and several athletes from our region are competing on the world stage. Vienna's Ilia Malinin, the two-time world champion figure skater known as the "Quad God," has already made history as the first skater to land seven quadruple jumps in a single routine. Washington Capitals players Martin Fehérváry, Logan Thompson, and Tom Wilson are representing Slovakia and Canada in ice hockey, while Fairfax native Brandon Kim makes his Olympic debut in short-track speed skating after narrowly missing the 2022 games. Fellow speed skater Conor McDermott-Mostowy got into the sport as a kid after seeing someone speed-skating across the frozen C&O Canal. The games run through February 22.

Grab your Valentine or Galentine and join Fairy Hair & Wine this Sunday, February 15th from 2-5 PM. Sponsored by Spotsylvania Lions Club and Backporch Vineyard, this event benefits the Fairy Godmother Project and offers the perfect cozy plan for Valentine's weekend. Get fun tinsel strands in your hair and enjoy 10% off wine and food (including their amazing pretzel charcuterie) with your ticket. Get tickets now at fgpinfo.org.

Senna and Robbie of Shawarma Rama join the podcast to share how they built a family food truck business around fresh herbs, thoughtful prep, and food that actually makes you feel energized instead of weighed down. From their signature trio plate featuring chicken, steak, and mini donut-shaped falafel to their spicy garlic and dill sauces, the easy-to-spot mint green truck has become a fixture across Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford. They break down the realities of food truck life, debunking the myth that you can just park and serve, and explain why time is their core ingredient. Robbie runs the grill and logistics while Senna steers the menu and culinary craft, creating a rhythm that honors freshness without slowing the line. Their advice for aspiring food truck owners? Mean what you say, build strong work habits, stay consistent, and protect your rest so you can perform when it counts. Want to try street food that's healthy, hearty, and far from greasy? Check their schedule, order ahead for events, or book custom catering at ramafxbg.com.