🌱 Music Icon Gaye Todd Adegbalola Performs + Town Hall Meeting Soon

Hello all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Fredericksburg Patch newsletter — here to tell you everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 88 Low: 72.
• Sunday: Humid with a t-storm or two. High: 89 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories today in Fredericksburg:

1. Fredericksburg's Gaye Todd Adegbalola, an 80-year-old music icon and former teacher, performed at the District of PRIDE Showcase at Lincoln Theater, discussing her activism and latest work. The Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs continued to celebrate PRIDE with this and more events as the month comes to a close. (WJLA)
2. Fredericksburg City Council is set to vote on text amendments next month that would allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in certain residential districts, following months of community meetings and discussions. The proposed amendments include two draft ordinances, one allowing both internal and external ADUs and another permitting only internal ADUs, with considerations for size limitations and occupancy rules. (Fredericksburg.com)
3. Stafford County Falmouth District Supervisor Meg Bohmke recently hosted a town hall meeting to address concerns raised by residents regarding the placement of a methadone clinic. The proposed clinic would be located in the Woodlawn Shopping Center, which is situated near two children's daycare centers. (Subscription: PotomacLocal.com)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Fredericksburg:

Saturday, July 1

• Art In The Park At The Farmers Market At Hurkamp Park (7:00 AM)

Sunday, July 2

• Simple Chemistry At Strangeways Brewing (2:00 PM)
• Jealous Mind With Friends At Katora Coffee (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The University of Mary Washington eagerly awaits the return of the Class of 2024 for its final year, expressing excitement for the last first day of classes and the opportunity to participate in cherished campus traditions. Students share their anticipation, mentioning traditions like jumping in the fountain and the Eagle Gathering on Ball Circle. (University of Mary Washington via Instagram)
• Jennifer St John was found guilty by the City of Fredericksburg Circuit Court for possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. She received a 30-year prison sentence with 27 years suspended and forfeited $17,535 in drug proceeds, while pending prosecution in other jurisdictions for distributing fentanyl. (Fredericksburg Police Department via Facebook)
• Invention Vineyards, a new chamber business member, is a winery and tasting room located near downtown Fredericksburg that offers stunning views of its vineyards and the surrounding hillsides. Visitors can enjoy guided tastings and estate tours to sample their portfolio of 90+ point wines and explore the full production facility. (Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! See you all soon for another update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.