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Chief Development Officer Chris Bowers, CEO and Founder Jason Haag (and Maverick).   Preview of the next graduation on March 22nd where three service dogs and three veterans are paired.   Information of volunteering, fostering and upcoming events.   leashesofvalor.org

Alexis Innis talks about an emergency shortage in Type O and platelets.  She says if everyone eligible to give blood donated once a year, there would be no shortage.   redcrossblood.org

Chief Jay Cullinan with Spotsyvlania Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management says don't  just check your smoke detector when you change your clocks.  He says check it monthly.

Caroline Sheriff Scott Moser and Habitat's Jason Tickle outline the program for homes for teachers and first responders.  Building about to begin on homes in the Ladysmith area.   Info on how you can get involved in a variety of areas.   crrhfh.org

Cornelia Rutherford and Bobby Hebert preview auditions for the Ren Faire.  Auditions held March 15 and March 22 at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library downtown.   The Renaissance Faire at Lake Anna Winery in Spotsylvania May 10-June 8th on weekends.   varf.org

Kathryn Willis and Sue Henderson with details on efforts to repatriate the remains of Eliza Monroe Hay, President James Monroe's daughter. Her remains are now interred in an unmarked grave in France.   The goal is to have her buried at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond with her family.

Executive Director Ann Kloeckner talks about their work helping people with civil court cases.  Their 8 lawyers cover 17 counties, 51 courts.  She says there's 1 legal aid lawyer for every 7000 poor Virginians.   We focus on tenants rights and tenant's assertion.  legalaidworks.org

Stephanie Benson with Columbia Gas of Virginia says the deadline to apply is for crisis grants through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is March 17th.   She says crisis grants can offer income-eligible households with equipment-related assistance, help with security deposits and heating and utility bills.

Dave the Computer Guy talks about protecting your eyes while using a computer, how AI has changed the way we use PC's, and data centers coming to the region.   techsintheburg.com