Local Events Calendar

Join us this spring for Germanna’s Community Wellness Festival Series, where health, education, and community come together.

From February through May, each festival offers family-friendly activities, local health and wellness resources, and hands-on education in a positive, supportive environment. Community members can connect with area providers and discover new ways to build healthy habits that last all year.

For those interested in a career in healthcare, the festivals also offer an opportunity to explore Germanna’s in-demand healthcare programs, learn about career pathways, and connect with faculty and staff about degrees and credentials that lead to employment in the region.

Featured Topics for April

• National Autism Awareness Month
• Every Kid Healthy Week: 4/22-4/26
• National Interprofessional Healthcare Month
• National Minority Health Month
• Oral Cancer Awareness Month
• Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month
• STI Awareness Month

Come be part of a meaningful, engaging event that supports healthier lives.

Earth Paws – How caring for the planet connects to caring for animals.

Pawsitive Pathways is a dynamic program designed for teens ages 13-15 who are passionate about animals and eager to grow as young leaders. Through engaging hands-on experiences, participants deepen their understanding of animal welfare while taking on real shelter tasks. Teens will get to flex their leadership skills by serving as ambassadors to mentor and assist younger participants in the Animal Allies Program. This unique opportunity will help them develop communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills while making a meaningful impact. Pawsitive Pathways aims to help your young teens build confidence, responsibility, and a strong foundation for future volunteer or career opportunities in animal care and advocacy!

The Shiloh Baptist Church (Bowling Green) Men’s Ministry will host a Fish Fry and Yard Sale on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 17303 Joe Adams Drive, Bowling Green, Va. 22427. Vendor tables are $25. Vendors keep all proceeds. For more information, email shilohbg127@gmail.com.

Earth Paws- How caring for the planet connects to caring for animals.

Join the Animal Allies Academy, an engaging program designed for kids ages 6-9 & 10-12 who are eager to learn about life at an animal shelter! Kids enrolled in the Animal Allies Academy will meet on various weekend days once a month from 10:00am-2:00pm. This program will be held at the Fredericksburg SPCA, where your child will get one-on-one interaction with animals! Participants will discover the importance of animal care, shelter etiquette, and responsible pet ownership through hands-on experiences and interactive activities.

Please be sure to confirm the age group you are registering for and that your child falls within that range.

Join us for the Spring Military Benefits Brief, where we will cover different military education benefits and how to use them at college and at Germanna. Open to students and parents, this free Zoom session will take place on April 25th from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM—come with your questions for our Military-Connected Student Services team!

Register today! 

Register Here: https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/rrTx1hXrQJqLnYbb5NSXNg

Dominion Toy Con is Virginia’s premier family-friendly event for toys, anime, and collectibles. From timeless favorites like Star Wars, Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Masters of the Universe to the creative world of Lego and the excitement of anime figures and merchandise, there’s something for fans of every age. Explore wrestling toys and merchandise, Funko Pops!, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, die-cast models, video games, and more. Comic dealers will also feature a wide variety of stories and styles, from Marvel and DC classics to independent and smaller publishers offering unique finds. Dominion Toy Con is on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Fredericksburg Convention Center. The event is from 8am to 5pm and tickets can be purchsed at the door or by clicking on this link https://dominiontoycon.com

Sunday, April 26, 2026, 10:00AM to 4:00PM

The Doswell Special / DCNRHS Trip

Virginia Scenic Railroad, Louisa VA

Enjoy a springtime journey on board a special passenger train excursion on the  Virginia Scenic Railway departing from Louisa, Virginia traveling over approximately fifty miles of the Buckingham Branch Railway (former C&O Railway) between Doswell and Gordonsville through the scenic countryside of Central Virginia.  This line last saw regular passenger service with Amtrak’s James Whitcomb Riley, Newport News Section which was discontinued on June 14, 1976.  For full details on this special train sponsored by DCNRHS and to make reservations, please visit the DCNRHS web site at www.dcnrhs.org.   Capacity is limited so make your reservation soon so you don’t miss out!

Join us at the Bruce L. Davis Golf Tournament on Thursday, April 30, 2026. All golfers are welcome, and all proceeds directly benefit Germanna Community College students.

Historical interpreters from the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop will present an engaging talk on Revolutionary War era medicine – bringing 18th-century medical practices to life through stories, demonstrations and historical context. Susan Barnes and Margaret Matarese will showcase authentic tools, remedies and techniques used to treat common ailments, battlefield injuries and everyday health concerns.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 30th at 6:00 p.m. for a rare glimpse into the challenges and innovations that shaped daily life during the Revolution. This program is presented in partnership with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library and Washington Heritage Museums.

Tee up for a great cause!

Join us for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Psi Psi Omega Chapter, Charity Golf Tournament on May 1, 2026 at the Potomac Shores Golf Club in Dumfries, VA. The golf tournament offers foursome team golfing and Serve & Swing golf clinics.  There will also be door prizes, a silent auction, tournament awards for men and women, and more!

Something Old shines a spotlight on the roots of the concert band with John Philip Sousa’s rousing The Gridiron March and Vittorio Giannini’s majestic Symphony No. 3 for Band, music filled with energy, drama, and rich musical storytelling.

Something New introduces powerful contemporary voices with Let the Earth Hear His Voice by David R. Blankenship and Rossano Galante’s expansive Cathedral Mountain, works that captivate with sweeping lines, bold harmonies, and cinematic flair.

Something Borrowed brings recognizable music to life through imaginative transcriptions and arrangements. From the driving strength of Paul Yoder’s Alpha and Omega March, to the Broadway excitement of Selections from Wicked, to the inventive Four: On a Remix of Beethoven by Randall Standridge, this programming blends the familiar with the unexpected.

Something Blue adds sparkle, rhythm, and fun, featuring the jazzy brilliance of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, the irresistible dance rhythms of Leroy Anderson’s Blue Tango, and the foot-tapping energy of Brian Balmages’s Blue Ridge Reel.

This concert promises an exciting, entertaining, and richly varied musical experience—one that highlights the power, versatility, and joy of the Fredericksburg Concert Band.