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Town Talk: Mark Taylor

Spotsylvania School Superintendent Mark Taylor talks about his concerns about school attendance.  He says too many kids are missing too much school.   Topics also included staffing, the opening ...Read more

Spotsylvania School Superintendent Mark Taylor talks about his concerns about school attendance.  He says too many kids are missing too much school.   Topics also included staffing, the opening of school and books.

 

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Town Talk: American Canoe Association

Discussion on how the ACA can help you–Kelsey Bracewell talks about their safety videos (and now some of those videos are in Spanish).  How the ACA is getting competitors ready for the ...Read more

Discussion on how the ACA can help you--Kelsey Bracewell talks about their safety videos (and now some of those videos are in Spanish).  How the ACA is getting competitors ready for the Summer Olympics next year in Paris.  Around here, life jackets, paddle boards and what to do if you do fall into the water.  americancanoe.org

 

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Town Talk: FredNats Sunshine Baseball League powered by REC

Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins update the summer baseball season.  The Sunshine Baseball League is giving Afghan refugee kids a chance to participate.  It’s been a huge success.   ...Read more

Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins update the summer baseball season.  The Sunshine Baseball League is giving Afghan refugee kids a chance to participate.  It's been a huge success.

 

 

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Town Talk: Germanna Community College

Germanna President Dr. Janet Gullickson discusses her return, several foreign students talk about how the college has impacted their educational journey and a discussion on programs that assist all ...Read more

Germanna President Dr. Janet Gullickson discusses her return, several foreign students talk about how the college has impacted their educational journey and a discussion on programs that assist all students.

 

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Town Talk: Chris Mackowski

The Civil War and Pop Culture–Favorite stories and fresh perspectives from the historians at Emerging Civil War. Edited by Chris Mackowski and Jon Tracey.  emergingcivilwar.com ...Read more

The Civil War and Pop Culture--Favorite stories and fresh perspectives from the historians at Emerging Civil War. Edited by Chris Mackowski and Jon Tracey.  emergingcivilwar.com

 

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Town Talk: Germanna Community College Child Care Services

The cost of child care is a major barrier to access to higher education for students who are parents, particularly single moms.   Dean of Student Development Dr. Frank Cirioni and Child Care ...Read more

The cost of child care is a major barrier to access to higher education for students who are parents, particularly single moms.   Dean of Student Development Dr. Frank Cirioni and Child Care Services Project Coordinator Mary Worthy discuss resources at Germanna like like child care access and assistance and a loaner laptop program.

 

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Back to school in Caroline: Dr. Sarah Calveric

School begins Monday in Caroline.  Dr. Calveric says there are nerves and excitment for students, staff and the superintendent! She says it’s been a busy summer in Caroline.   She talks ...Read more

School begins Monday in Caroline.  Dr. Calveric says there are nerves and excitment for students, staff and the superintendent!

She says it's been a busy summer in Caroline.   She talks about how they've been working since last spring to get the students going into K, 6th and 9th grades ready for Monday.   And she talks about getting staff ready for mandates that will take place next year.

 

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Town Talk: PorchFest

Cathy Walker and Lisa Durham preview PorchFest on August 19th in the 400 blocks of Hanson Ave. and Wellford Street between Woodford Street and Riverside Drive. ...Read more

Cathy Walker and Lisa Durham preview PorchFest on August 19th in the 400 blocks of Hanson Ave. and Wellford Street between Woodford Street and Riverside Drive.

 

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Town Talk: Fredericksburg SPCA

Jason Glisson with Ghostbusters of Virginia along with Von Young and Jacky Dorado with Fred SPCA preview the Fur Ball.  There’s an 80’s theme.   Also, foster opportunities and ...Read more

Jason Glisson with Ghostbusters of Virginia along with Von Young and Jacky Dorado with Fred SPCA preview the Fur Ball.  There's an 80's theme.   Also, foster opportunities and needs.

 

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Town Talk: Empowerhouse

Executive Director Kathy Anderson talks about their work in schools with youth.  Giving teenagers skills about dealing with domestic violence.   Need more ...Read more

Executive Director Kathy Anderson talks about their work in schools with youth.  Giving teenagers skills about dealing with domestic violence.   Need more info--mendyp@empowerhouseva.org

 

 

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