A NOTE FROM ME
First week of school is nearly done! Hopefully the sleep and early morning routine is settling back in without too much struggle. The reward is a genuinely good Caroline weekend: a farmers' market, a dollar sale, a local business birthday. Take a breath. August is worth savoring before it slips away.
GOOD NEWS IN CAROLINE
Caroline County is getting a Publix! On Tuesday the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an incentive agreement for a 53,400 square foot store at Route 1 and Ladysmith Road, part of the Madison Towne Center development in Ladysmith.
For anyone who has made the drive to Fredericksburg or Ashland for groceries, you’ll soon have a closer option. A full-size grocery store on our side of the county line means jobs, convenience, and one less reason to leave Caroline to run errands.
No opening date yet. The agreement is the green light to build, so watch this space.
Source: Fredericksburg Free Press
THIS WEEKEND IN CAROLINE
- Sat., Aug. 15, 8am–1pm: Cindy's Closet Dollar Sale, Bowling Green United Methodist Church.
- Sat., Aug. 15, 9am–1pm: Bowling Green Farmers' Market, Main St. Every Saturday through Oct. 10.
- Sat., Aug. 15, 11am–3pm: Green Haven Boutique turns one! Birthday celebration open to the community.
- Sat.–Sun., Aug. 15–16: The Big Flea, Fredericksburg Convention Center. A big regional antiques and flea market, worth the drive if that is your thing.
- Looking ahead: CHS volleyball opens at home Mon., Aug. 24, 6:30pm vs Louisa County.
- Fourth Fridays returns to downtown Bowling Green Fri., Aug. 28, 5–8pm.
SCHOOL & LIBRARY
CCPS is accepting nominations for its new Legacy Awards through Aug. 31 at 5pm. Two categories: Hall of Fame (athletics) and Hall of Distinction (professional achievement or community service). Anyone can nominate someone. Details at Fredericksburg Free Press
Library summer programs run through August. Call your branch or visit Caroline County Libraries
HELP & NEEDS
Provisions thrift store in Thornburg is running a school supply giveaway through August. If you or someone you know could use some gear, stop in.
On Sun., Aug. 23 at 2pm, a "Loads of Love" community laundry event is happening at Hometown Laundry, 24413 Rogers Clark Blvd in Ruther Glen. Free laundry for neighbors who need it. Worth passing along.
FUN FACT ABOUT CAROLINE
Secretariat, the 1973 Triple Crown winner and arguably the greatest racehorse in American history, was born at The Meadow near Doswell in Caroline County. His records at the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes still stand today. The farm is a National Historic Landmark. Horse people around the world know that name. It started right here.
That’s all for this week. Thanks for reading!