The Optimist Club of Fredericksburg and Optimist International are sponsoring an essay contest for students, with entries due by Wednesday, Jan. 29. All students in public, private and parochial schools and those who are home-schooled are invited to enter. The essay contest gives young people the op...

Applications for the Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship, through the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), are open through next Friday, Jan. 31. Undergraduate and graduate students studying music are eligible for the $5,000 scholarship, a one-time award. Marian Anderson was a groundbreaking A...

Misti McMordie’s eighth-grade speech class at St. Mary’s Catholic School presented Veteran non-profit organization Meals for Vets with a donation, raised through their speech projects. Students researched a local nonprofit and presented a speech to friends and family to convince them to donate to th...

While named Oyster Pie, this recipe is actually an Oyster Casserole. Oysters cooked, rather than eaten raw, might be more appealing to some people. I ...

Becker Vineyards’ 30th anniversary kicks off Jan. 26 Becker Vineyards will kick off its 30th anniversary with a celebration on Sunday, Jan. 26 at the ...

Heath Sparkling Wines has released its winter pairings and small bites menu. The winter pairings include: Blanc De Blancs and Potato Pave with Herbed ...