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Mara Kaktins, Dave Muraca and Amy Durbin preview the showing of 1776 on the lawn at Kenmore. It's on September 17th.  Also, looking for the site of a Washington kitchen on the site.  Some unexpected things found, but not the kitchen.  And what in the world is oyster ice cream?

Dr. Christina Wiedel on medical care offered in Fredericksburg at the Children's National location at Mary Washington Hospital.  She says it's a great partnership that involves such things as a clinic for a wide range of care along with an infusion center and more.    Your donations to the yearly B101.5 Care-A-Thon continue to mean more services and staff are being added.

Housing and Community Health Program Director Samantha Shoukas with the George Washington Regional Commission analyzes the numbers from the July homeless count. We also talk about the benefits of area homeless groups working together.

Bryant Halstead describes why they're more than just a motorcycle club.   He talks about their charitable focus.  We also talk about Davey's Battle Brothers Memorial Ride on September 24th in memory of fallen Army Sgt David Ruhren.

Ashley Rakes and Stacy Horner-Dunn preview the annual walk for brain aneurysm awareness at Kenmore Park on September 24th.  The walk raises awareness and funds.   We talk about warning signs and how to advocate.

Joanie DeShazo and Daniela Vitola preview the Fall Family Festival and Pumpkin Derby at Pratt Park on October 1st.  Also info on Schools Out Days, basketball, and Drool in the Pool.  staffordparks.com

Ginger Walker with the Give Back Team of Coldwell Banker Elite talks about collecting toys for Dr. Bear's closet at Children's National Hospital.  Collection sites around the Fredericksburg area or you can use Amazon Prime.   Also an update on GBT Gives.

Alexis Innis with an overview of the blood situation. Donors still needed:  65% of the population is eligible to give, 3% actually gives.  Info on how to give or sponsor a blood drive at redcrossblood.org

Andie Ayers talks about Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, the work of FGP and how each child and family tells a story and helps educate the region

Discussion on the state of historic preservation in the city, the high cost of living in Fredericksburg, and upcoming projects.