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Central Rappahannock Regional Library Branch Services Coordinator Joy McIntire talks about changes with Library Express, meeting and study rooms and the importance of Friends of the Library.

Rappahannock Area Health District Acting Director Dr. Denise Bonds talks about Thanksgiving in COVID-19 times and looking ahead to a vaccine. Eileen Sousa talks about safely cooking a turkey.

Brian Cann and Kim LaFontaine with the Jeff Rouse Swim and Sports Center in Stafford talk about what they're doing to keep the facility safe.   We also preview the Frosty 3 Miler.

Alexis Fox with Rappahannock Adult Activities talks about holiday plant sales that include poinsettias, Christmas cacti, greenery and Christmas trees.   The deadline to order poinsettias and cacti is this Friday.  Sales benefit RAAI's work with adults with developmental disabilities.

Patrick Ahearn and Kathy Halenda preview "A Riverside Family Christmas," November 25-December 27.    It's an eight person cast.   Tickets at 540-370-4300 or riversidedt.com

Anna Billingsley and Lisa Crittenden preview a new, COVID-friendly Trees of Hope.   It's a major fundraiser for Loisann's Hope House and their work with homeless families.

Executive Director Anne Darron and Board member Cassie Payne recap the successful Bourbon and Boxwood virtual event and talk about the challenges of museums and COVID-19.   And don't forget, Giving Day is December 1st.

We preview the 7th annual Jazz4Justice.   It brings Legal Aid Works and the UMW jazz program together. It's virtual this year at legalaidworks.org/jazz4justice--Saturday night at 7:30

Guests include: Joel Young (pictured), Ann Kloeckner and Doug Gately

Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Brian McDermott with Mary Washington Orthopedics talks about Anterior Advantage Hip Replacement.

Cathy Weise and Naomie Murdoch with the Rappahannock YMCA talk about the annual Turkey Trot--it's happening!   Also updates on the Community Health Fair (it's virtual and in-person) and the Healthy Holiday Payback Challenge.