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LISTEN: Town Talk/American Red Cross Blood Services

Alexis Innis talks about the need for blood donations.  63% are eligible.  Around 3% give. redcrossblood.org ...Read more

Alexis Innis talks about the need for blood donations.  63% are eligible.  Around 3% give. redcrossblood.org

 

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LISTEN: “Virginia Resolved–A Commemoration of Independence,” this Saturday at Stratford Hall

Stratford Hall President Karen Daly talks about June 7, 1776–acting on the instructions of the 5th Virginia Convention, Northern Neck native Richard Henry Lee introduced in the Second ...Read more

Stratford Hall President Karen Daly talks about June 7, 1776--acting on the instructions of the 5th Virginia Convention, Northern Neck native Richard Henry Lee introduced in the Second Continental Congress a motion to recognize the Colonies as "free and indeendent states" and "dissolve all "political connection" between them and Great Britain.

Saturday at Stratford Hall:

--Living history, cavalry drills portraying the Light Dragoons, citizenship ceremony, colonial music and activities.

More info here

 

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Roller Derby

Lefty Lucy, Beevil Knivevel, Scerica Steele and Arkansas Twister–their Roller Derby names–with everything about bouts, practices, strategy, equipment, home games.  They’re also ...Read more

Lefty Lucy, Beevil Knivevel, Scerica Steele and Arkansas Twister--their Roller Derby names--with everything about bouts, practices, strategy, equipment, home games.  They're also involved in the community.    fredericksburgrollerderby.com

 

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Fairy Godmother Project

Gin Schaffer and Cathleen Pessolano talk about the various programs and work of the Fairy Godmother Project.   FGP has a focus on the parents of kids with pediatric cancer.   fgpinfo.org ...Read more

Gin Schaffer and Cathleen Pessolano talk about the various programs and work of the Fairy Godmother Project.   FGP has a focus on the parents of kids with pediatric cancer.   fgpinfo.org

 

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LISTEN: Special OIympics Virginia Summer Games in Richmond this weekend

Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run will go thru the area Friday morning–opening ceremonies Friday night at U of R.  Special Olympics Virginia President David Thomason talks about Summer Games ...Read more

Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run will go thru the area Friday morning--opening ceremonies Friday night at U of R.  Special Olympics Virginia President David Thomason talks about Summer Games and the health care offered this weekend to athletes.

 

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LISTEN: Town Talk/The George Washington Foundation

Dave Muraca (Vice President, Museum content) and Allison Ellis (Director of Education) preview upcoming events–Shakespeare on the Lawn and Betty’s Birthday Bash.   We also discuss the ...Read more

Dave Muraca (Vice President, Museum content) and Allison Ellis (Director of Education) preview upcoming events--Shakespeare on the Lawn and Betty's Birthday Bash.   We also discuss the summer archaeology dig at Ferry Farm.  kenmore.org

 

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LISTEN: Working out for 24 hours–this time it’s personal for a local athlete

Kelly Shores will work out for 24 hours June 13-14th at CrossFit Retro in Spotsylvania to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association.  She raises money for charities each year.   But this ...Read more

Kelly Shores will work out for 24 hours June 13-14th at CrossFit Retro in Spotsylvania to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association.  She raises money for charities each year.   But this time it's for her dad.

For information on how to get involved:

https://www.facebook.com/share/15LiPLKaQK/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Website:

https://events.crossfitretro.com/2025Kelly24Hours

 

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LISTEN: Special Olympics Virginia/Summer Games

Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games this weekend in Richmond.   The Law Enforcement Torch Run is this Friday beginning in Stafford and going along Route 1.   Special Olympics Virginia ...Read more

Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games this weekend in Richmond.   The Law Enforcement Torch Run is this Friday beginning in Stafford and going along Route 1.   Special Olympics Virginia President & CEO David Thomason, athlete Dylan Jacquez and his mother Julie.   specialolympicsva.org

 

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LISTEN: Fighting ALS

Tuesday, June 3rd, special FredNats/Lou Gehrig Day game benefiting the local Fight ALS for Jess Foundation.  Ticket and food voucher bundles with a portion of every sale going directly to the ...Read more

Tuesday, June 3rd, special FredNats/Lou Gehrig Day game benefiting the local Fight ALS for Jess Foundation.  Ticket and food voucher bundles with a portion of every sale going directly to the foundation.  The goal is to pack the stadium in blue (the color of ALS awareness), build awareness, and bring hope to families impacted by ALS.

The Fight ALS for Jess Foundation was founded in honor of local ALS warrior Jessica Story who was diagnosed with ALS at just 30 years old.

The deadline to purchase the special Lou Gehrig Day tickets is Sunday.

https://www.gofevo.com/s/other/Fightals4Jess?purl=fbd60a9b57f2

We talked about the event with Kim Borough:

 

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Techs in the Burg

Dave the Computer Guy talks about the end of Windows 10 on October 14th, 5g cell internet for home, how to use a pc, system restore and file history. techsintheburg.com   ...Read more

Dave the Computer Guy talks about the end of Windows 10 on October 14th, 5g cell internet for home, how to use a pc, system restore and file history. techsintheburg.com

 

 

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