Lisa Durham and Mary Katherine Greenlaw preview events from now to November to highlight General Lafayette's visit to Fredericksburg in 1824.   fxbg.com/lafayette

Jessica Matheson, Dr. Eric Earnhardt and Hussein Al-Khayyat talk about STEAM-H Day on April 6 for grades K-12.  This is formerly Science and Engineering Day.  Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, Health.   Hussein, from Jordan, is involved with high-tech robotics.

Anne Little previews a blue bird talk at the downtown library on the 16th from 1-2.   Discussion on attracting and protecting birds in your yard.

Chris Williams and Victoria Matthews talk about the importance of the Fredericksburg Trail now being part of the U-S Civil Rights Trail.   Go to civilrightstrail.com and click on Fredericksburg.

Only 3% of us give blood. Alexis Innis with American Red Cross Blood Services talks about why that needs to change.  redcrossblood.org

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg talks with us about cleaning pc's and laptops, securing home pc's and laptops--including antivirus, password managers and vpn.  techsintheburg.com

FAAR President Randy Walther (Nest Realty), Dawn Josemans (Caldwell Banker Property Management), and FAAR Public Policy Director Kim McClellan with an overview of the market--constrained supply, high prices, volatile interest rates.  Also talk about the rental market.  And what about 2024.....

Dean of Admissions Melissa Yakabouski with tips on the college search, paying for college, changes in FAFSA and writing an application.  Want to quickly talk with someone in admissions?:  [email protected]

Deputy Director Melonie Barrow (left)  and Director Amy Swift (right) discuss an increase in child fatalities tied to unsafe sleeping arrangements AND drug overdose case for children under 6.  We talk about preventative measures and how their office can help.   540-507-7898.

Special Olympics Virginia basketball teams from around the state compete this weekend in Henrico. For years championship weekend was in Stafford. A new facility in Henrico will allow all teams and games to be held in one location.   If you're looking for something to do this weekend consider going to Henrico. Opening ceremonies are Saturday at 7:30 at the Henrico Sports and Events Center.   Abby Farley coaches basketball (and other sports) for Special Olympics Virginia in Area 11 in the Fredericksburg. Listen for a few minutes to her passion about Special Olympics. She's joined by Special Olympics Virginia President David Thomasson.