New Year's Schedule Changes, Special Events this Week

THIS week:

• Virginia Railway Express (VRE) does not operate on New Year's Day.  The commuter rail will operate on an "S" schedule the week between Christmas and New Year's (Dec. 26 - 31).

• The City of Fredericksburg Treasurer’s Office will be closed to the public Dec. 30 and 31, according to treasurer-elect Brenda Wood. "This closure will accommodate preparation for an audit as required by the Code of Virginia before a newly elected treasurer takes office," she said.

  The City’s online payment site, www.fredericksburgva.gov, will continue to function and accept payments. A drop box located in the front window of City Hall is also available for payment remittance. Any bill due dates affected by this closure will be processed as on time when the office reopens to the public on Jan. 2.

  All other city offices are open on Dec. 30 and 31.

• City of Fredericksburg Treasurer’s Office closed to the public.
  

• City of Fredericksburg Treasurer’s Office closed to the public.
• All branches of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library will close at 5 p.m.
  
• First Night Fredericksburg and Other New Year Celebrations
• New Year’s Eve Family Party at Massad YMCA
• New Year's Eve Bellydancing!
• First Night Fredericksburg Street Closures, Events, Map

• 'First Day Hikes' New Year's Day at Virginia State Parks

• City of Fredericksburg offices and Spotsylvania County government offices are closed Jan. 1.  Also closed are all Spotsylvania County Convenience Centers and the Livingston Landfill.

• There is no FRED bus service. 

• Virginia Railway Express (VRE) does not operate on New Year's Day.

• All branches of Central Rappahannock Regional Library will be closed New Year's Day.  Access to the catalog, eBooks and research tools is available 24/7 online.

• Academy Awards Best Picture and Nominees - The Kennedy Years: 1960-1964 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Headquarters Branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. A presentation highlighting films nominated for the Academy Awards Best Picture during the early 1960s. Free.
  

• Comic Art Show and First Friday Celebration
• Brush Strokes Gallery Opening Reception Special Invited Artists Exhibit
• First Friday Holiday Hangover Party at the PONSHOP

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