FredericksburgGB_SP21_pg1-21.qxp_FGB-1-49 2/22/21 4:57 PM Page 1 FredericksburgGB_SP21_pg1-21.qxp_FGB-1-49 2/22/21 4:57 PM Page 2 C C 2 FredericksburgGB_SP21_pg1-21.qxp_FGB-1-49 2/22/21 4:57 PM Page 3 C C 3 FredericksburgGB_SP21_pg1-21.qxp_FGB-1-49 2/22/21 4:57 PM Page 4 SPRING 21 Contents 6 Featured Poem Owner/Publisher Julie Jennings Promise Land! Public Relations and Advertising 7 Featured Article Julie Jennings The Ruyts Foundation of Veteran Graphic Design Tischa Carter Suicide Awareness Photography Julie Jennings Web D esign 8-17 Calendar of Events Beauty & Logic Designs Sales Representative 18 Travel and Tourism Julie Jennings Staff Writer Julie Jennings 20 Lodging Editor Kennedy Coopwood Contributing Writers Lodging Guide 22 Alexander Vasquez Kristie Taylor 23 Featured Article Lisa Harris John F. Cummings, II The Boy Scouts of America Mike Haas Sarah Otto 24 Relocation Spotsylvania County’s Community Services 24 Department of Tourism Relocation Guide 25 206 Early Street Fredericksburg, VA 22408 26 Maps Tel. (540) 899-5353 26-27 Civil War Map Fax. (540) 371-7585 28-29 Area Map [email protected] 30-31 Downtown Historic Map 34 Featured Article Listing and advertising rates available upon request. All rights reserved. Fredericksburg on the Rappahannock Every effort has been made to assure and Spotswood’s Zeal the accuracy of the information contained herein. However, the publisher cannot guarantee such 36 Shopping accuracy. Listing and advertising are subject to typographical errors, Shopping Guide 43 omissions, and/or change without notice. No portion of this publication, including exclusive photos and 44-45 Central Park advertising layouts, may be reproduced in any form without the permission from the publisher. $100 service charge for publishing without 47 Featured Article permission of the publisher. Intentional Habits ©2020 by Fredericksburg Guidebook 48 Restaurants Next Issue: July 1, 2021 Artwork Deadline: May 23, 2021 Restaurant Guide 58 Events Deadline: May 23, 2021 We, here at the Fredericksburg Guidebook, 47 Featured Article aim to provide options and ideas to visitors and businesses in the Greater Motel Living Homelessness Fredericksburg area. Our staff would like to extend a warm welcome to our town’s c 60 Coupons (and throughout book) newcomers and offer our assistance with any of your questions about the area. In C = Merchants offering coupons addition, if you plan to, or are traveling with a large group, please feel free to contact us to receive copies of the 61 Wineries & Breweries Fredericksburg Guidebook for FREE. We’re proud to be members of: Fredericksburg Guidebook is an • Fredericksburg Regional Hospitality Council Official Partner with www.fredericksburgarea.org Stafford County Public Schools • Chamber of Commerce 4 • Nuclear Masterminds FredericksburgGB_SP21_pg1-21.qxp_FGB-1-49 2/22/21 4:57 PM Page 5 C m ble ed. ure on he ch are rs, out on, nd be he 00 out ok, to ter ike n’s ith In ng to C he g 5 FredericksburgGB_SP21_pg1-21.qxp_FGB-1-49 2/22/21 4:57 PM Page 6 PROMISE LAND! by Kristie Jones Emotions can have you on a roller coaster where your destination is all over the place, Formulating unknown truths while your mind is steady building a case, So many people hurting over things that they create, Then want to blame others such as God, society, friends, Family, up bringing, and sometimes even fate, Truth is we are all given free will, V Forcing us to own decisions but we won’t, V We would much rather just steal, w Steal hope for tomorrow, F While after our bad choice we lay back listen to sad H Music with our hearts full of sorrow, Today is the day we shake it off and make a stand, th While we are crying over the unnecessary, ar 1 Someone didn’t wake up today, ra They went home to be with God in His land, af We waste a lot of time fighting each other, ac While we should be using our minds to do what they claim (V Christopher Columbus did and go discover, A This poem wasn’t pre-written, I woke up and in my mind words flowed right through, p Let’s be honest before you take your last breath what story will they write about you ra Wake up and let’s all come together to make a stand, st We did what the Israelites did turned away and it’s time to d h come together and let’s go get this promise land. ti 6 FredericksburgGB_SP21_pg1-21.qxp_FGB-1-49 2/22/21 4:57 PM Page 7 SCOUT & CELLAR We’re on a mission to disrupt the wine industry so we can do better for you and better for our planet. Going beyond organic, our Clean-Crafted™ wine is always free from synthetic pesticides and chemical additives and sweeteners. We partner with growers and family-owned farms to create delicious wine that's better on the vine, in the bottle, and in your glass. Introducing a New Way to Wine Club. Welcome to Scout Circle, the only wine club that delivers Clean-Crafted™ wine right to your doorstep, as well as access to exclusive labels and never-before-seen content from our winery and farmers. Joining us is as simple as 1. Choose your wine (red, white, mixed); 2. Choose how many (4, 6, 12 bottles); 3. How often (monthly, bimonthly, quarterly). For more information go to www.scoutandcellar.com/Thirst4wine Follow us on FB and IG @thirst4wine. The Ruyts Foundation of Veteran Suicide Awareness The Ruyts Foundation of systems. Military Veterans are encouraged to Veteran Suicide Awareness stay in touch with their mental-health providers, was founded by Jessica and be sure to engage in social contact with Ruyts, an Army Medic family, friends and other Veterans. Veteran in December 2019. The Ruyts Foundation Board of Directors The Ruyts Foundation offers and numerous volunteers are working to bring Veteran support groups, low cost counseling for awareness to end Veteran Suicide. The Ruyts Veterans, wellness activities, a food bank, as Foundation is always looking for volunteers! well as clothing assistance. The Ruyts Volunteers will be helping with events, the food Foundation also provides help with Mental bank, wellness activities, spending time with our Health Appointments and Prescriptions. Veterans and so much more! Veteran suicide rates are significant among the U.S. Military Veterans population, and they If you or someone you know is having are sadly increasing by the day. Approximately thoughts of suicide, contact the Veterans Crisis 17 U.S. Veterans die by suicide every day — a Line to receive free, confidential support and rate that is about 1.5 times that of nonveterans after adjusting for differences in age and sex, crisis intervention available 24 hours a day, 7 according to the Department of Veterans Affairs days a week, 365 days a year. Call 1-800-273- (VA) 2019 National Veteran Suicide Prevention 8255 and Press 1, text 838255 or chat online Annual Report. Due to the current COVID-19 at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat pandemic, there is already an increase in suicide rates worldwide and this could create a perfect ruytsfoundation.org storm of increased military veteran suicide rates www.facebook.com/RuytsFoundation during or after the pandemic due to mental [email protected] health treatments not being prioritized at this (540) 848-4680 time due to the overwhelmed healthcare 7 FredericksburgGB_SP21_pg1-21.qxp_FGB-1-49 2/22/21 4:57 PM Page 8 M D T 6 m p h M Please note that events and details are subject to change. chairs available too. Seats are very limited ONGOING indoors due to Governor’s Orders and social Please visit VisitFred.org distancing requirements. Location: Dorothy for event updates in the Hart Community Center Auditorium/Parking Fredericksburg area. Lot. 408 Canal St Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Pre-registration is required. FREE. FIRST FRIDAY - EVERY Register online or call 540-372-1086 x0. MONTH Find this event on Facebook/Super Senior 6:00pm-9:00pm. Music and Wine and Art Fun and Games and people and stuff. On First Fridays, the galleries are open late (time does vary, March 5-14, 2021 most to 8pm and a few to 9pm) Spotsy TO GO! Restaurant Week showcasing new works of art. A variety of Let’s celebrate the best of Spotsylvania’s Downtown businesses are open to 8pm on to-go services by ordering take out, First Fridays. 540-373-1776. delivery or curbside pick up from a number www.fredarts.com. of locally-owned restaurants. Try five different spots (be sure to ask for a stamp!) to earn your chance to win prizes! Turn MARCH your completed “passport” into the March 2, 2021 Spotsylvania Visitors Center or submit a Super Seniors Fun photo of your stamped card to F & Games Movie [email protected] to be entered Fo (The Bucket List) to win a prize! All submissions are due by o 10:30am – 12:30pm. Movie will be held in March 17, 2021. Prizes will be drawn on re the auditorium with spaced out seating. March 18, 2021. Passports are available at to Participants are welcome to bring their the Spotsylvania Visitors Center, at all p own chairs for comfort but we will have participating restaurants, and online at G www.SpotsyRestaurantWeek.com. 8 ex FredericksburgGB_SP21_pg1-21.qxp_FGB-1-49 2/22/21 4:57 PM Page 9 EVENTS Please note that events and details are subject to change. March 6, 2021 VA 22401. (location subject to change- Drive-In Family Movie check our Facebook/website and sign up Trolls World Tour for Fred Alerts) Gates open at 5:00pm, 6pm – 8pm.