September_October Chamber Magazine FINAL

In Sympathy:
RICHARD LEE
BREHM
Richard Lee “Rick” Brehm, 56,
of Fredericksburg passed away
on Wednesday, July 20, 2016,
after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Rick graduated from Strasburg High School and went
on to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a Master
of Business Administration from James Madison
University.
He worked at Germanna Community College where he
had been the Vice President for Administrative Services
since 1997, overseeing design and construction of
over half of the buildings at the college. Rick worked
at Lord Fairfax Community College for ten years prior
to coming to Germanna.
He enjoyed reading and all sports, especially baseball,
football and golf and enjoyed watching his greatnephews
in all their sports activities. Rick took up
running after his cancer diagnosis and completed a half
marathon with his nephew, Josh Rudolph. He enjoyed
attending JMU football with his college friends and was
an avid Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
Rick was an active member of the Rappahannock Rotary
Club and The Presbyterian Church of Fredericksburg.
He was also a member of the Southern Association
of College & University Business Officers and the
Society for College & University Planning and was a
longtime officer of the Germanna Community College
Educational Foundation.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Lam Brehm, to whom
he was married for almost 34 years; his daughters,
Brooke Powell (Ryan) and Samantha Durbin (Jonathan);
his grandchildren, Sullivan and Elliotte Powell; and his
Fredericksburg “grandsons,” Seth and Luke Rudolph.
Rick was also survived by his sisters, Mary Rudolph
(John), Cindy Mauk (Don) and Melinda Wilson (Gene);
and his brothers, Baird Brehm (Kathy) and Brian Brehm
(Audrey). He was also survived by 13 nieces and
nephews and 13 great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Shirley Ann and
William Baird Brehm.
Memorial gifts may be made to the capital fund
of The Presbyterian Church of Fredericksburg; or
to the Germanna Community College Educational
Foundation for the Locust Grove building project.
www.fredericksburgchamber.org
September 10 – Music by Moonlight Concert – The Salvation
Army Women’s Auxiliary is celebrating 30 years of community service
and is featuring the Fredericksburg Big Band at Hurkamp Park
(Prince Edward Street), Fredericksburg, from 7-10 p.m. Any proceeds
benefiting Camp Happyland. Limited reserved seating available.
Contact Debbie Bliss, 540/371-4886. Donations accepted.
September 10 & 11 – Yankees in Falmouth – Saturday 9 a.m. –
6 p.m.; Sunday 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. held at 401 River Road, Falmouth.
Come meet Abe Lincoln and walk back in time to experience
Falmouth the way it was 150 years ago. Interact with Union and
Confederate soldiers at their campsites. See a canon firing. Free
event sponsored by Stafford County.
September 17 – Fredericksburg Pet Show – Fredericksburg Expo
& Conference Center, 2371 Carl D SIlver Parkway Fredericksburg,
10 a.m. Adults: $8 online, $9 in advance - Kids 12 and under FREE
September 17 – Kids Convention – Kid’s Convention will celebrate
20 years on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Spotsylvania
Towne Centre.
September 17 – Stafford County Preparedness Expo – This expo
is to help citizens and businesses to be better prepared for disasters. This
free event will be held at Brooke Point High School, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
September 17 – Stafford County Oktoberfest – Pratt Park, 120
River Road from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
September 17 (All day) – Art Attack Fredericksburg – Fifth
Annual “Art Attack” event. For one day, over ninety artists, 916
Liberty Street Fredericksburg. Free.
September 17 & 18 – Rappahannock Riverfest – Riverfest is an
all-you-can-eat crab feast to celebrate the health and beauty of
the Rappahannock. 12475 Farley Vale Drive off Route 3 East King
George, $100 advance ticket sales only. Contact (703) 373-3448 for
more information.
September 23 – Rappahannock United Way - Day of Action
– Day of Action is a one-day event where hundreds of volunteers from
local businesses come together to take on projects all around the
Fredericksburg region. For more information contact Terri Center:
540-373-0041ext. 314 or e-mail: tcenter@rappahannockunitedway.org.
September 24 – Boyz II Men at Celebrate Live Virginia –
Boyz II Men remains one of the most truly iconic R&B groups in
music history. Starting at 7 p.m., 5030 Gordon Shelton Pkwy
Fredericksburg.
October 1 – Capital Ale House Downtown Fredericksburg
Oktoberfest! – Spend the day enjoying live music, German dancing
and over 100 craft and imported brews. 11:30 am - 10:00 pm.
October 1 – Paws & Whiskers Bazaar
This arts and crafts festival is put on each year with the help of the
Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation Department to benefit the SPCA!
Starting at 11 am to 4 pm at the Dorothy Hart Community Center in
Downtown Fredericksburg at 408 Canal Street.
October 8 (All day) – Annual Fredericksburg Area Wine
Festival – Join us to celebrate the 26th annual Fredericksburg Area
Wine Festival at 2150 Gordon Shelton, Celebrate Virginia After Dark
Fredericksburg. Early bird $15 / Gate $25 / Ages 6-20 & designated
drivers $10
October 8 & 9 – King George Fall Festival – The Fall Festival
begins 11a.m. Saturday with a parade down Kings Highway. The
Festival is celebrated at the King George High School parking lot and
gym. All activities at the event are free.
October 15 – Bowling Green Harvest Festival – 27th Annual
Town of Bowling Green festival starts at 9 a.m – 4 p.m. Classic Car
& Truck Show, children's activities, live music, Artisan crafts, food
vendors, "Walking Tall" Monster Truck, Farmers' Market and more!
Beer Garden opens 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
October 21 (All day) – The Whiskey & Wood Artisan Festival
– Showcasing the local handcraft artisanship of the members of the
Fredericksburg Area Woodworkers Guild. Bowman Distillery, One
Bowman Center, Fredericksburg.
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