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LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW President Troy Paino

Dr. Paino talks about the value of a liberal arts education, the benefits of a smaller student body/class sizes and the challenges of AI. ...Read more

Dr. Paino talks about the value of a liberal arts education, the benefits of a smaller student body/class sizes and the challenges of AI.

 

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock Education Farm

Rich Larochelle, Januari and Barb talk about a new way of providing fresh food to the hungry in the region.   rappahannockfarm.org  or email:  rappahannockeducationfarm@gmail.com ...Read more

Rich Larochelle, Januari and Barb talk about a new way of providing fresh food to the hungry in the region.   rappahannockfarm.org  or email:  rappahannockeducationfarm@gmail.com

 

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock River Habitat for Humanity

Jason Tickle with an overview as we approach the beginning of building in Ladysmith.   How you can get involved as a volunteer. How you can get involved financially.   crrhfh.org ...Read more

Jason Tickle with an overview as we approach the beginning of building in Ladysmith.   How you can get involved as a volunteer. How you can get involved financially.   crrhfh.org

 

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LISTEN: Book launch in Fredericksburg for retired Ambassador Bridgewater

Ambassador Bridgewater’s book is “Bridging Troubled Waters.”  We talked with her about growing up in Fredericksburg and her time in South Africa with Nelson Mandela. The book ...Read more

Ambassador Bridgewater's book is "Bridging Troubled Waters."  We talked with her about growing up in Fredericksburg and her time in South Africa with Nelson Mandela.

The book launch is this Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site) on Sophia Street.  Books sold at 10.   A program begins at 11.

 

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LISTEN: Looking to get involved in the community this summer?

Dan Maher with the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank says there are opportunities galore to help.   He says as needs rise, more hands help them in everyday situations.  fredfood.org ...Read more

Dan Maher with the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank says there are opportunities galore to help.   He says as needs rise, more hands help them in everyday situations.  fredfood.org

 

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Leashes of Valor

Jason Haag and Chris Bowers. The non-profit provides service dogs to post 9/11 veterans.   Updates on the need for fosters, partnerships with area businesses and the need for monthly donors.  ...Read more

Jason Haag and Chris Bowers. The non-profit provides service dogs to post 9/11 veterans.   Updates on the need for fosters, partnerships with area businesses and the need for monthly donors.   leashesofvalor.org or info@leashesofvalor.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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LISTEN: Brompton Community School

Middle School teacher Cyndi Creighton and Founder/Director Amber Dawson talk about the K-8 school in Fredericksburg.  We talk about the master-based learning model, the curriculum, the outdoor ...Read more

Middle School teacher Cyndi Creighton and Founder/Director Amber Dawson talk about the K-8 school in Fredericksburg.  We talk about the master-based learning model, the curriculum, the outdoor focus and risky play.  bromptoncommunityschool.org

 

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center

A place and a process–giving voice, hope and healing to abused children.  Elizabeth McNally talks about the importance of forensic nurses in their work.  Safe Harbor has applied for a grant ...Read more

A place and a process--giving voice, hope and healing to abused children.  Elizabeth McNally talks about the importance of forensic nurses in their work.  Safe Harbor has applied for a grant to teach the community how to spot and report abuse.  safeharborva.org

 

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LISTEN: Next to Normal at Riverside

Pulitzer-and-Tony-winning rock musical “Next to Normal” is at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Stafford.  The focus is on mental health issues.  Riverside’s ...Read more

Pulitzer-and-Tony-winning rock musical "Next to Normal" is at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Stafford.  The focus is on mental health issues.  Riverside's Producing Artistic Director Patrick A'Hearn and Director Penny Ayn Maas say this is an important production that you need to see.   riversidedt.com

 

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Legal Aid Works

Executive Director Ann Kloeckner talks about disaster planning.  Whether it’s from a hurricane, or a tornado, storm or fire, there are documents you will need to produce.  We talk about ...Read more

Executive Director Ann Kloeckner talks about disaster planning.  Whether it's from a hurricane, or a tornado, storm or fire, there are documents you will need to produce.  We talk about what to set aside and where to keep it.    To develop a checklist go to ladrc.org.  Info on the work of Legal Aid Works:  legalaidworks.org

 

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