Horticulture Manager Alexis Fox previews the annual Spring Plant Sale, which begins April 10 at 750 Kings Highway and runs through May 16. The sale will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Residents will have the opportunity to purchase a variety of plants, with availability changing throughout the sale based on what is ready at the time. Offerings may include vegetables, herbs, flowers and hanging baskets. Proceeds from the sale support programs that help adults with developmental disabilities. The plant sale will conclude May 16 with a 50th anniversary celebration for RAAI.

Cait Woodward from Loisann's Hope House and Great Train Race Director Brian Pessolano preview the May 3rd race in downtown Fredericksburg.  The mile race for ages 6-17.  The 1/2 mile George Dashington and the 1/4 Cabose Run.   gtr.runfarc.com

Sgts. Amanda Mele of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office and Steven Curtis of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office preview a regional senior outreach event scheduled for April 4 in Fredericksburg. The Triad Expo for Senior Adults  takes  place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at James Monroe High School. Admission is free and open to the public. Organizers say the event will focus on scam awareness and prevention, along with providing information about Project Lifesaver, a program designed to assist in locating individuals with cognitive conditions who may wander. Representatives from multiple regional agencies will  attend to share resources with older adults and caregivers. The expo is part of ongoing TRIAD efforts to connect law enforcement and community organizations with senior residents to improve safety and access to services.

Adam West talks with Marcus Kahn ahead of University of Mary Washington’s national championship game this Sunday afternoon (4:30 ESPN+)  . The Eagles are on the brink of a title, and Kahn discusses the team’s mindset, preparation, and what it will take to finish the run.

Xander Hernandez and Lisa Dunnivan talk about fostering future service dogs with Leashes of Valor, sharing how the program works, the training involved, and the impact these dogs have on veterans—Xander from personal experience and Lisa through fostering about eight dogs—while encouraging others to consider opening their homes to help.  leashesofvalor.org

Cornelia Rutherford, Fox Mealo Cornell, and Carmon Cornell preview the 2026 Ren Faire at the Lake Anna Winery, running May 9 through June 7, and discuss the need for volunteers—especially during current weekend set-up—while highlighting the Faire’s strong sense of community and its focus on education and family-friendly experiences.  varf.org

Patrick A'Hearn, CEO and Producing Artistic Director of the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, talks about the theater’s current production of Little Women: The Broadway Musical, running through April 26, previews upcoming shows Guys and Dolls and The Mousetrap, and discusses how Riverside continues to build its reputation as a strong and growing presence in the acting community.

Danae Peckler of the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation discusses the work of historic preservation in Fredericksburg and the challenges that come with maintaining older structures in a growing community. She also talks about the role preservation plays in supporting the local economy and why she would like to see an economic impact study to better measure that contribution.  hffi.org

As Curry Roberts prepares to retire as president of the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance at the University of Mary Washington, he reflects on a career in public service and economic development. He discusses his time in state government. The conversation also covers major regional projects, including data center growth, a proposed medical school, and efforts to rebrand the Fredericksburg area. Looking ahead, Roberts shares what’s next—from potential consulting work to fishing to Virginia Tech athletics.

Annie Brulatour, Salem Church Librarian, and Darcie Caswell, Director of Youth Services, highlight the importance of early literacy for young children. They say building reading skills early helps kids succeed as they grow and into adulthood. The conversation also features Grow A Reader programs and “Library of Things” kits--offering hands-on activities families can check out to support developing readers.  librarypoint.org