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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.

Master Gardener Tracy Blevins previews Saturday's Seed Swap in King George.   Other topics include:  Soil tests, the growing season, seed shortage, growing season and cicadas.

Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Chief Historian John Hennessy and Historian Becca Toy (on the phone)  talk about national cemeteries (like the one in Fredericksburg) and the importance of continuing the race conversations.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Fredericksburg Executive Director Karen Estes talks about the dos and don'ts of senior living and how to prepare and pay for it.

Caroline Schools:  Chief Operating Officer Marcia Stevens, Superintendent Dr. Sarah Calveric and School Board Chairman Dr. Jowanda Rollins-Fells talk about dealing with the pandemic (the good and the bad), the budget and teacher salaries, summer school, and state recognition.

Central Rappahannock Regional Library Youth Services Coordinator Darcie Caswell talks about Library Express,  the Adult Winter Reading Challenge and various youth and adult services activities in this month and next.   Library info here

How COVID has changed one business.  Travis Velichko and April Peterson of River Rock Outfitters in Fredericksburg talk about the impact of the pandemic and planning now for your outdoor adventures this spring and summer.

Shericka Twyner from the Caroline Y and Association Community Health and Wellness Director Naomie Murdock talk about RESET and what's next.  An update on upcoming Y programs and the next challenge.

Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Traci East and Lynn Miller talk about the importance of wellness--especially in these COVID times. Details of a special Wellness Kickoff on March 22nd. Wellness advice for educators.