🌱 Patch AM: Which Fredericksburg roads will see lane closures and delays this week?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Fredericksburg roads will see lane closures and delays this week?

Also on today's calendar: The Kiwanis Club of Henrico's 20th Annual Golf Classic and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 72, low: 61.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fredericksburg District Weekly Traffic Alert: Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2026 (virginia.gov) — Expect changing lane closures and delays this week on I-95, Route 1, and Route 3 in and around Fredericksburg, including work near the Route 1–Augustine Avenue intersection. The alert also details major ongoing projects like Exit 126 improvements, Harrison Road widening, and regional bridge work, helping you plan commutes and errands across the Fredericksburg District more safely.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fredericksburg

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 12
• The Kiwanis Club of Henrico's 20th Annual Golf Classic →
  The Dominion Club, 6000 Dominion Club Dr, Glen Allen
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday September 27
• Weekly Sunday Hikes with Old Dominion Humane Society Rescue Dogs →
  Old Dominion Humane Society, 3602 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg
  7:45 am
• Puppy Yoga at Awesome 'Possumz with Old Dominion Humane Society Rescues, September 27 →
  Awesome 'Possomz
  10:30 am
Monday September 28
• Spice Nation Food Truck →
  Fredericksburg VA
• Local Heroes Night →
  Fredericksburg VA
• Armed Security (01E+05E+75E) →
  FFM INC, 129 Industrial Dr, Fredericksburg
  9:00 am
Thursday October 1
• Fredericksburg Area Hiring Event | Thursday, October 1 →
  10304 Spotsylvania Ave., Suite 100, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
  10:00 am
• Queen Flash Tribute to Queen →
  The Groove Music Hall, 6501 Dominion Raceway Ave, Woodford
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Caroline Community Theatre proudly presents Arsenic and Old Lace →
  7278 Ladysmith Rd, Ruther Glen
  7:00 pm
• Pours and Pasties FXBG: Halloween Edition! →
  Strangeways Brewing Fredericksburg, 350 Lansdowne Rd, Fredericksburg
  8:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Weekly Saturday Strolls with Old Dominion Humane Society Rescue Dogs →
  Old Dominion Humane Society, 3602 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg
  7:45 am
• Central Va Hot Tub & Spa Outlet at the Fredericksburg Home Show →
  Fredericksburg Convention Center, 2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• FOSTER NEEDED TODAY
  One of the Golden Retriever/Chow mix puppies is being returned. Unfortunately, the last foster's dog was not adjusting too well and she was too much… (Nextdoor Salem Run)
• Looking for our dog, Sandy, who unfortunately got out after the gate unexpected opened.
  She's a 5 year old Rhodesian ridgeback mix. We are at 12 cross cut lane or you can text me at (904)525-5098 if you see her. (Nextdoor Stratford Place)

• Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Fredericksburg. Apply here.
• Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Cook (P1-1480339-3) in Fredericksburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fredericksburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• 'Dolly Parton Day' boosts beloved singer's Imagination Library (cardinalnews.org)
• Macomber Runs for 204 Yards, Two Scores as WPI Defeats Coast Guard to Open NEWMAC Play (d3football.com)

Quantico

• FBI Laboratory Eliminates DNA-Processing Backlog (texasborderbusiness.com)
• Stafford officials celebrate a new nature preserve in Widewater (fredericksburgfreepress.com)
• Facility/Space Planner (SECRET Clearance Required) (verticalmag.com)

Ok Fredericksburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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