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LISTEN: Rappahannock United Way wraps up 86 years

Outgoing President Janel Donohue talks about the region with no locally run United Way–and what it means for other non-profits in the area. ...Read more

Outgoing President Janel Donohue talks about the region with no locally run United Way--and what it means for other non-profits in the area.

 

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LISTEN: Adopt a student backpack campaign in Stafford

Nikki Jackson with Stafford County Schools talks about the Empower Pack Project where the community shops for students based on school, grade level and individual preferences.  Details here ...Read more

Nikki Jackson with Stafford County Schools talks about the Empower Pack Project where the community shops for students based on school, grade level and individual preferences.  Details here

 

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock Regional Library

Sean Bonney and Raya Nickerson.   Sean is getting ready to retire after 30+ years with the library.  Raya is taking his place as the new Director of Community Engagement.   Sean has not only ...Read more

Sean Bonney and Raya Nickerson.   Sean is getting ready to retire after 30+ years with the library.  Raya is taking his place as the new Director of Community Engagement.   Sean has not only seen the library enter and thrive with technology--he's implemented most of it.   It's a fascinating look back.    We also talk about Summer Reading and Fun Fests.   librarypoint.org

 

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Fabulous 4th at Ferry Farm

Dave Muraca and Allison Ellis preview 4th of July at Ferry Farm in Stafford.  $10-4.  $1.00 admission ages 3-up.   Parking and shuttle details at kenmore.org ...Read more

Dave Muraca and Allison Ellis preview 4th of July at Ferry Farm in Stafford.  $10-4.  $1.00 admission ages 3-up.   Parking and shuttle details at kenmore.org

 

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LISTEN: Keep technology out of your hot car

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg says because temperatures in your car can exceed 130 degrees, laptops, cell phones, tablets can can quickly become a paperweight if left in the car or ...Read more

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg says because temperatures in your car can exceed 130 degrees, laptops, cell phones, tablets can can quickly become a paperweight if left in the car or trunk.

 

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Techs in the Burg

Dave the Computer Guy talks about technology and hot cars–keep them out of the heat!   Discussion on the end of Windows 10, surge protection, battery backups, internet speed and how the ...Read more

Dave the Computer Guy talks about technology and hot cars--keep them out of the heat!   Discussion on the end of Windows 10, surge protection, battery backups, internet speed and how the internet connects the world.

 

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LISTEN: Ways to save energy in this heat

Virginia Energy Sense is a statewide program focused on educating all of us about energy efficiency and  reducing energy useage.  We talk with Rochelle Sommer about strategies in the heat.    ...Read more

Virginia Energy Sense is a statewide program focused on educating all of us about energy efficiency and  reducing energy useage.  We talk with Rochelle Sommer about strategies in the heat.    virginiaenergysense.org

 

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Tree Fredericksburg

Mike Blashford and Anne Little preview the Fredericksburg Native Plant Festival in September. Online reservations for trees and shrubs starts August 6th for residents of 22401 and August 13th for ...Read more

Mike Blashford and Anne Little preview the Fredericksburg Native Plant Festival in September. Online reservations for trees and shrubs starts August 6th for residents of 22401 and August 13th for other Virginia residents.  We also talk about taking care of plants in the extreme heat and a way to keep mosquitos out of your yard.  treefredericksburg.org

 

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LISTEN: Former area theater teacher creates Shakespeare Garden

Fred Franklin has created the garden at his Fredericksburg home.   It contains raised beds with flowers and plants and quotations from Shakespeare works.  We spoke about the garden to Fred ...Read more

Fred Franklin has created the garden at his Fredericksburg home.   It contains raised beds with flowers and plants and quotations from Shakespeare works.  We spoke about the garden to Fred Franklin and his caregiver, Tom Clark.

To find out more about the project and how to get involved, click here

 

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock United Way

Coming to a close.   Rappahannock United Way President Janel Donohue talks about her upcoming retirement and the decision this spring by the organization to close.   We talk about the impact ...Read more

Coming to a close.   Rappahannock United Way President Janel Donohue talks about her upcoming retirement and the decision this spring by the organization to close.   We talk about the impact RUW has had in the region for 86 years.

 

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