Town Talk

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg on Lafayette Blvd. shares tips for fixing your Wi-Fi, getting ready for the end of Windows 10 (October 14th), and knowing when a VPN helps.  

Collection Development and Discovery Manager-Youth Specialist- Joe Prince and Fredericksburg Assistant Branch Manager and Adult Services Department Head Erin Creighton.  Ever wondered how the library picks its books?  Summer reading is winding down.  Spotsylvania branches will soon

Kelsey Bracewell, Director of Education, Insurance, and Membership at the American Canoe Association (ACA), with  insights on Smart Start for Safe Paddling, a safety-focused resource she helped compile. The booklet is designed to introduce paddlers of all

Edie Evans with Rappahannock Area CASA—Court Appointed Special Advocates—tells how they support vulnerable children across the region. CASA volunteers work with children in the court system to ensure their voices are heard and their best interests represented.

Megan Samples and Sam Shoukas preview the Point in Time Count on July 24 — a key effort to assess homelessness in the region, done every January and every other summer.  They also spotlight the Regional Housing

Kathleen Daley-Becker and Von Young preview this year’s Fur Ball, taking place August 23rd at the Fredericksburg Convention Center! It’s the biggest night of the year for animal lovers—and a critical fundraiser supporting the lifesaving work of

Adam Blosser talks about how families of students with special needs can prepare for the upcoming school year. We discuss  the importance of the Parent Input Statement in the IEP (Individualized Education Program) process, why your voice

CEO & Producing Artistic Director Patrick A’Hearn talks about the current production of Next to Normal — the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical about family, mental health, and resilience. We preview The Sound of Music, opening

Dr. Paino talks about the value of a liberal arts education, the benefits of a smaller student body/class sizes and the challenges of AI.

Rich Larochelle, Januari and Barb talk about a new way of providing fresh food to the hungry in the region.   rappahannockfarm.org  or email:  rappahannockeducationfarm@gmail.com

Jason Tickle with an overview as we approach the beginning of building in Ladysmith.   How you can get involved as a volunteer. How you can get involved financially.   crrhfh.org

Jason Haag and Chris Bowers. The non-profit provides service dogs to post 9/11 veterans.   Updates on the need for fosters, partnerships with area businesses and the need for monthly donors.   leashesofvalor.org or info@leashesofvalor.org        

Middle School teacher Cyndi Creighton and Founder/Director Amber Dawson talk about the K-8 school in Fredericksburg.  We talk about the master-based learning model, the curriculum, the outdoor focus and risky play.  bromptoncommunityschool.org

A place and a process–giving voice, hope and healing to abused children.  Elizabeth McNally talks about the importance of forensic nurses in their work.  Safe Harbor has applied for a grant to teach the community how to

Executive Director Ann Kloeckner talks about disaster planning.  Whether it’s from a hurricane, or a tornado, storm or fire, there are documents you will need to produce.  We talk about what to set aside and where to

Libby Humphries talks about the Fredericksburg Therapeutic Docket.  This new specialty docket in District focuses on misdemeanor offenses where the defendant has serious mental illness.  It will provide earlier interventions than often possible on felony specialty dockets.

Meghann Cotter with an update on the Jeremiah Community.   We also talk about the potential impact of budget cuts, and dealing with the  heat.   micahfredericksburg.org

“Bridging Troubled Waters, A Memoir.”   Ambassador Bridgewater–from Fredericksburg–reflects growing up in segregated Fredericksburg to becoming a Foreign Service Officer.   She talks about her time in South Africa and work and friendship with Nelson Mandela.

Sean Bonney and Raya Nickerson.   Sean is getting ready to retire after 30+ years with the library.  Raya is taking his place as the new Director of Community Engagement.   Sean has not only seen the library enter

Dave Muraca and Allison Ellis preview 4th of July at Ferry Farm in Stafford.  $10-4.  $1.00 admission ages 3-up.   Parking and shuttle details at kenmore.org

Dave the Computer Guy talks about technology and hot cars–keep them out of the heat!   Discussion on the end of Windows 10, surge protection, battery backups, internet speed and how the internet connects the world.

Mike Blashford and Anne Little preview the Fredericksburg Native Plant Festival in September. Online reservations for trees and shrubs starts August 6th for residents of 22401 and August 13th for other Virginia residents.  We also talk about

Coming to a close.   Rappahannock United Way President Janel Donohue talks about her upcoming retirement and the decision this spring by the organization to close.   We talk about the impact RUW has had in the region for

Executive Director Scott Harris talks about upcoming programs at the James Monroe Museum and Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont.   We discuss Art After Hours, Sketchy History, History Trivia and Cars and Coffee.   Also, bringing Eliza

Director Penny Ayn Maas, Adrianne Hick (Diana) and Andrew Foote (Dan) join Patrick A’Hearn to talk about “Next to Normal,” July 2nd thru August 3.   The musical explores a family’s struggle with the effects, impact and treatment