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Carolyn Helfrich and Karen Hedelt preview Historic Garden Week in Fredericksburg on April 20th.  "A Breath of Fresh Air."  It's a tour of private and public gardens in downtown Fredericksburg.

Robert Courtnage and Sarah Hurst with the City's Clean and Green Commission talk about the new business sustainability awards, energy efficiency and reducing cigarette trash on local streets.

Rappahannock United Way President Janel Donohue talks about ways to give back to the community--thru part or all of your stimulus check or with the essential workers "Seasons of Service" that kicks off in April.

AUDIO:  Think you got lucky and won a raffle from Amazon?   Watch out, the Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia says it's another scam.

City Parks, Recreation and Events Outdoor Recreation Supervisor Callie Brown and Director Jane Shelhorse preview opening up!  Earth Day (some of it is virtual), Summer Camps, Motts Run, the Buffett Swimming Pool and Picnic in the Park.

Kim McClellan and Carrie Danko talk about some of the dramatic market changes in the region. Info on some real life stories of buyers and sellers and how to prepare for a home sale or search these days.

Alexis Innis talks about the constant need for blood--and how this region has responded.  Information on Sickle Cell and an effort to diversify the donor base.  And efforts to get younger blood donors.

April Burch and and Andrea Wright talk about how Cooking Autism has grown and increased its reach to families.   Info on the upcoming car raffle that will benefit Cooking Autism and three other area non-profits.  Also info on grants to local special ed teachers--deadline is the 24th.    cookingautism.org

Continuum of Care Program Director Samantha Shoukas talks about their work to assist the agencies that work with the homeless in the region.  What's being done--how you can get involved.