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Town Talk: Leashes of Valor

March 18, 2024 Uncategorized

Karen Meadows and Lisa Berry are two of the service dog trainers with Spotsylvania-based Leashes of Valor.  We talk about how they train the dogs, how they prepare the veterans to life with a ...Read more

Karen Meadows and Lisa Berry are two of the service dog trainers with Spotsylvania-based Leashes of Valor.  We talk about how they train the dogs, how they prepare the veterans to life with a service dog, and how one leash does save two lives.  There's an Open House and warrior graduation this Saturday 1-4pm.  leashesofvalor.org

 

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Kurt Erickson: Washington Regional Alcohol Program

March 15, 2024 Uncategorized

The head of the Washington Regional Alcohol Program says St. Patrick’s Day rivals New Year’s for drunk driving incidents. Kurt Erickson extra police will be out. For some, the Sober ...Read more

The head of the Washington Regional Alcohol Program says St. Patrick's Day rivals New Year's for drunk driving incidents. Kurt Erickson extra police will be out. For some, the Sober Ride program is an option.

 

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Town Talk: The George Washington Foundation/Kenmore & Ferry Farm

March 15, 2024 Uncategorized

Allison Ellis and Ann Waters preview some April events–Colonial Fair on April 6 at Kenmore, Dog Days at Ferry Farm on April 13, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Day on April 14.  Also ...Read more

Allison Ellis and Ann Waters preview some April events--Colonial Fair on April 6 at Kenmore, Dog Days at Ferry Farm on April 13, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Day on April 14.  Also we talk about baking bread in colonial times.

 

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Virginia Renaissance Faire auditions this Saturday

March 12, 2024 Uncategorized

Cornelia Rutherford and Bob Cohen describing the audition process… If you have an interest in history, music or acting, you’re invited!  No experience is necessary, You will be ...Read more

Cornelia Rutherford and Bob Cohen describing the audition process...

If you have an interest in history, music or acting, you're invited!  No experience is necessary, You will be trained.

No appointment necessary but be prepared to show up to audition at either 1:30, 2:30 or 3:00. Prepare a 60 second monologue or a 60 second talk on explaining a particular aspect of a hobby or special interest. It’s okay if you need to look at notes. You will be trained in improv, dialect and history. The Ren Faire accepts cast members aged 13- 16, however they will need to have a parent or guardian onsite with them during rehearsals and show dates. Cast members younger than 13 must have a parent or guardian join cast with them.

More info at  www.varf.org or contact comeplay@varf.org.

 

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Town Talk: Fredericksburg Sister City program

March 12, 2024 Uncategorized

Jenna Edwards, Kathryn Willis and Craig Vasey talk about the value of sister city involvement.  They represented Germany, Italy and France.   There’s also Ghana and Nepal. ...Read more

Jenna Edwards, Kathryn Willis and Craig Vasey talk about the value of sister city involvement.  They represented Germany, Italy and France.   There's also Ghana and Nepal.

 

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Town Talk: Virginia Renaissance Faire 2024

March 12, 2024 Uncategorized

Sherry Loy, Cornelia Rutherford and Bob Cohen preview the Ren Faire at Lake Anna Winery May 11-June 9th on weekends.   Auditions this Saturday (16th) at the downtown library on Caroline Street at ...Read more

Sherry Loy, Cornelia Rutherford and Bob Cohen preview the Ren Faire at Lake Anna Winery May 11-June 9th on weekends.   Auditions this Saturday (16th) at the downtown library on Caroline Street at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:00.   You don't need to be scheduled.

 

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Caroline Supervisor Floyd Thomas

March 8, 2024 Uncategorized

Caroline Supervisor Floyd Thomas (Mattaponi District) talks about the opening of of the Carmel Church Fire Station.  Supervisor Thomas says this may be the first new fire station in the county in ...Read more

Caroline Supervisor Floyd Thomas (Mattaponi District) talks about the opening of of the Carmel Church Fire Station.  Supervisor Thomas says this may be the first new fire station in the county in 50 years.

 

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Town Talk: FredNats Sunshine Baseball League powered by REC

March 8, 2024 Uncategorized

Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins talk about the summer league–for ages 8-18–plus a 18+ team is in the works.  Registration begins March 22.   There’s a need for coaches and more ...Read more

Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins talk about the summer league--for ages 8-18--plus a 18+ team is in the works.  Registration begins March 22.   There's a need for coaches and more business sponsors.  sunshinebaseball.net

 

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Time Change: Spotsylvania Fire, Rescue & Emergency Management Chief Jay Cullinan

March 7, 2024 Uncategorized

We move clocks ahead one hour this weekend.   Chief Cullinan talks with us about smoke detectors and family fire safety tips. ...Read more

We move clocks ahead one hour this weekend.   Chief Cullinan talks with us about smoke detectors and family fire safety tips.

 

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Columbia Gas: Preparing for severe weather

March 7, 2024 Uncategorized

Stephanie Benson with Columbia Gas talks with us about preparing for spring and summer storms.  AND things to know, like: If you smell the sulfur-like “rotten egg” odor of natural gas or think ...Read more

Stephanie Benson with Columbia Gas talks with us about preparing for spring and summer storms.  AND things to know, like:

If you smell the sulfur-like “rotten egg” odor of natural gas or think there may be a gas leak, stop what you are doing, leave the area immediately, and then call 911 and the Columbia Gas emergency line at 1-800-544-5606.

 

 

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