Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Town Talk is a one-hour local program will introduce you to local businesses, non-profit leaders and political figures who influence the Fredericksburg region every day.
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Podcasts
Town Talk: Sally Struthers and Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
Sally Struthers is at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Stafford with Love Letters thru August 4th. riversidedt.com
Town Talk: Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Erin Creighton and Jody Lewandowski talk about the Summer Reading program–still time to get involved–the Seed Library–it’s wildly popular–and Sensory Time. librarypoint.org
Town Talk: Allen and Allen Hometown Heroes
Allen and Allen’s David Williams (right) and two of the 2024 Hometown Heroes from the Fredericksburg area–Anne Little of Tree Fredericksburg and Ted Schubel. (three others from the Fredericksburg area selected) allenandallen.com–Go to the community page.
Town Talk: Internships
Antoinette Jenkins, Director of Rappahannock Work and Learn Collaborative-headquartered at UMW. The importance of internships–for both students and business. Info on the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) that can provide funding for paid internships. virginiatop.org
Town Talk: Blosser Education Advocacy
Students with disabilities. Adam Blosser talks about understanding and navigating school. What to know about an IEP and getting ready for a new school year. blosseradvocacy@gmail.com
Town Talk: Germanna Community College
Dr. Cheri Maea, Dr. John Stroffolino and Dr. Nanette Graham talk about the October opening in Stafford of the new $20 million Center of Educational Excellence at Center Street.
Town Talk: FredNats Sunshine Baseball League powered by REC
Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins talk about the Sunshine Baseball League. A number of Afghan refugee kids are part of the league. It’s been an exciting story but there are some challenges. We talk about it. sunshinebaseball.net
Town Talk: Bill Harris/Johnny P. Johnson mural
An in-depth conversation with artist Bill Harris about his work on the new Johnny Johnson mural on Sophia Street. The mural is dedicated this Saturday at 10. We also preview Art Attack on September 21.
Town Talk: Stafford Museum and Cultural Center
Executive Director Sue Henderson talks about what’s available at discoverstafford.org Or things you can see like the Langley Experience at the Stafford Regional Airport. Or, plans for the near future like the Civil Rights History Trail.
Town Talk: Downsizing VA
Peggi Howell and Linda Clevenger talk about what you need to consider when downsizing and decluttering. And what about the real estate market and some of the new rules? downsizingva.com
Town Talk: American Red Cross Blood Services
Alexis Innis talks about the slow down in giving blood in the summer. 62% of the population is eligible to give..but only 3% give. She says if everyone eligible gave once a year there wouldn’t be shortages.
Town Talk: Washington Heritage Musuems
Anne Darron and Chuck Fennell talk about a capital campaign to raise 1.6 million dollars for upgrades around the Mary Washington monument and caretaker’s house. We preview 4th of July and the reading of the Declaration of
Town Talk: Micah/Jeremiah Community
Micah’s Meghann Cotter talks about plans for the Jeremiah Community–smaller homes, but not tiny homes. A public hearing is scheduled July 10th with the Fredericksburg Planning Commission. micahfredericksburg.org
Town Talk: SAWs Virginia
Executive Director Wayne Murphy talks about the free ramps SAWs provides. He walks us thru the process and talks about the freedom a ramp provides. SAWs needs volunteers and donors. sawsramps.org
Town Talk: Dave the Computer Guy
Dave the Computer Guy talks about keeping tech safe during summertime, surge protectors, vpn and secure passwords. techsintheburg.com
Town Talk: Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Downtown Fredericksburg Branch Manager Craig Graziano and Salem Church Assistant Branch Manger/Youth Services Department Head Annie Brulatour talk about the benefits of summer reading and Grow A Reader. We also talk about lunch at the library and
Town Talk: Author Jim Hall
Jim Hall talks about his book: “Condemned for Love in Old Virginia–The Lynching of Arthur Jordan.” jim-hall-author.com
Town Talk: UMW Summer Science Institute
Randy Reif, Sarah Smith and Diane Baker talk about the 10-week, full-summer experience for students in the sciences at UMW. It’s about research.
Town Talk: Rappahannock United Way/Prosper Mentoring
Kristen Reed and Nick Vosburg (phone) talk about Prosper Mentoring. It’s designed to help women reach a higher level of economic stability. It’s a 12 month program. Info at rappahannockunitedway.org Deadline to apply is July 17.
Town Talk: Leashes of Valor
Karen Meadows and Lisa Berry talk about the training of service dogs for veterans. There’s a big need in the area for people to become fosters. leashesofvalor.org
Town Talk: Fabulous 4th at Ferry Farm
Dave Muraca, Allison Ellis and Ann Waters talk about the 4th at Ferry Farm. 10-4. Admission $1.00 kenmore.org
Town Talk: Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County
Stephanie Ball and Jason Tickle with Habitat of Caroline talk about the upcoming dedication of four homes–and then look ahead to what’s next. Info. on the next home buyer presentations. habitatofcaroline.org
Town Talk: Poetry on the Trail
Master Naturalist Jenna Veazey talks about Q-R codes and the concept of poetry on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail in King George. We also talk about nature journaling.
Town Talk: Historic Germanna-Archaeology
Kelly Arford-Horne and Dr. Eric Larsen talk about the Germanna history, sites they’re looking at and the future. germanna.org
Town Talk: Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
The Wizard of Oz until July 14th. Kathy Halenda (Wicked Witch of the West) and Robert Biedermann (Oz) discuss their roles and enjoyment of the story. riversidedt.com
