Fredericksburg Sketches

A visual Celebration of our community

By Paula Raudenbush

St George’s From Foode

My friend Kathleen and I had brunch recently at Foode and we sat at the table by the front window. I was facing the window and the church across the street was begging to be sketched. (Buildings do talk to me sometimes…) I felt that I wanted to accentuate the colors I was seeing so I left the inside (and Kathleen) in black and white.

I'm starting to get excited about spring even though, as I write this, it's still a couple months away. The jonquils and tulips are up so I'm hoping they'll survive a hard freeze which is still possible. I'm looking forward to warmer weather so we can get outside to sketch again. I've missed that this winter.

I'm still printing some of my sketches and have them for sale in my studio at Libertytown Arts Workshop (Studio 24). Stop by and say hello.

Paula Raudenbush is an admin for the Fredericksburg Chapter of the Urban

Spring is upon us and that means community events, runs, walks, etc. Community events present an excellent opportunity for businesses to engage with people in their town Community involvement includes but is not limited to sponsoring an event, volunteering, or doing your own charity drive.

There are a bunch of sponsorable events to choose from, so how do you pick? Start with the events that are closest to you heart Maybe it's an SPCA walk to support animal rescue. Or maybe it's a run that donates to the Food Bank. To be consistent , try supporting a community event once a quarter. It's good to note that being involved in a community event typically requires a financial contribution. Additionally, you might have the opportunity to distribute branded business swag such as pens, magnets, chip clips, etc. By planning your involvement quarterly, you can budget effectively for these expenses. When