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LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail

Victoria Matthews with information on the FXBG Civil Rights Trail.   21 stops.  2 parts.   The trail is being updated as future stories and information are uncovered.  Information and a ...Read more

Victoria Matthews with information on the FXBG Civil Rights Trail.   21 stops.  2 parts.   The trail is being updated as future stories and information are uncovered.  Information and a brochure available at the downtown Visitor Center.

 

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LISTEN: Sunshine Baseball League registration due by May 15th

Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins talk about the summer baseball league.   FredNats Sunshine Baseball League powered by REC games at Sunshine Ballpark off Wicklow Drive and Walker-Grant.   Sign up ...Read more

Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins talk about the summer baseball league.   FredNats Sunshine Baseball League powered by REC games at Sunshine Ballpark off Wicklow Drive and Walker-Grant.   Sign up details on their Facebook page.

 

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Virginia Community Food Connections

Executive Director Candice Armstrong talks about EBT/SNAP dollars–$30 at local farmers markets.  An update on the farm to pantry program.  virginiacfc.org ...Read more

Executive Director Candice Armstrong talks about EBT/SNAP dollars--$30 at local farmers markets.  An update on the farm to pantry program.  virginiacfc.org

 

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LISTEN: Rappahannock Area Health District

Allison Balmes-John and Jalessa Turner with updates on the Community Health Assessment, Measles, getting school shots, a new mobile clinic and ticks. ...Read more

Allison Balmes-John and Jalessa Turner with updates on the Community Health Assessment, Measles, getting school shots, a new mobile clinic and ticks.

 

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LISTEN: Mental wellness discussion and Community Resources Fair on Tuesday in Spotsylvania

Lisa Dolan, Shannon Wingert and Tamera Pfile-Stohr with Spotsylvania County Schools talk about the event and their work with families and students in the county. ...Read more

Lisa Dolan, Shannon Wingert and Tamera Pfile-Stohr with Spotsylvania County Schools talk about the event and their work with families and students in the county.

 

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LISTEN: Spotsylvania woman still in the running in Favorite Chef competition

The Favorite Chef competition is now in the 5th round and Lori Williams of Spotsylvania is currently in second place in her group.  To advance she must be first when voting ends this Thursday at ...Read more

The Favorite Chef competition is now in the 5th round and Lori Williams of Spotsylvania is currently in second place in her group.  To advance she must be first when voting ends this Thursday at 11pm.    This is an online competition where the competitors post pictures of their food.  The grand prize is $25,000.  Lori says if she wins she'll use the money to develop and expand a take home food program in area schools.

Vote here

 

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LISTEN: Town Talk/FailSafe-ERA

Brian Freeman and Juanita Shanks–turning pain into purpose.   Brian is a former area police officer–he did time–and now is running Konnect Ministries in Spotsylvania. It’s ...Read more

Brian Freeman and Juanita Shanks--turning pain into purpose.   Brian is a former area police officer--he did time--and now is running Konnect Ministries in Spotsylvania. It's a residential recovery home for men.  We discuss the We Work employment program and "Sounding the Alarm" on youth violence.   failsafe-era.org

 

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LISTEN: Staying safe and sober for Cinco de Mayo

Kurt Erickson with the Washington Regional Alcohol Program talks about dangers on the road if you drink and drive after Cinco de Mayo celebrations.  He talks about what getting cost will cost you ...Read more

Kurt Erickson with the Washington Regional Alcohol Program talks about dangers on the road if you drink and drive after Cinco de Mayo celebrations.  He talks about what getting cost will cost you and strategies for staying safe.

 

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Spotsylvania Schools mental health

Shannon Wingert, Tamera Pfile-Stohr and Lisa Dolan with Spotsylvania Schools talk about Mental Health Awareness Month–and how mental health impacts education–in counseling, school ...Read more

Shannon Wingert, Tamera Pfile-Stohr and Lisa Dolan with Spotsylvania Schools talk about Mental Health Awareness Month--and how mental health impacts education--in counseling, school psychology and social work.  There's a Community Resources Fair at Massaponax High School on May 6th 5:30-7:30.

 

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Virginia Renaissance Faire

Karen Carrier, Jackie Lucia and Cornella Rutherford preview the May 10-June 8 event at Lake Anna Winery.   varf.org ...Read more

Karen Carrier, Jackie Lucia and Cornella Rutherford preview the May 10-June 8 event at Lake Anna Winery.   varf.org

 

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