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.
A time of celebration and thanks. Brad Smith and Sarah Perry with Downtown Greens talk about raising $750,000 in the first phase of purchasing 56 acres in city. We talk about Giving Day and what’s next?
Jason Tickle announces that the five new Habitat homes will be completed during a special program on December 15th. A look back at 2021 and what’s ahead with Habitat of Caroline.
The importance and value to the community of shopping small and local. Danilo Orofino of Orofino Restaurant, Scarlett Pons with the Pon Shop Studio and Art Gallery and Brian Lam with Skin+Touch Therapy Spa–all on Caroline Street
Historians Ryan Quint and Hilary Grabowska talk about Chatham and what’s available around the region. Also, what happened in the region 159 years ago right now as the Battle of Fredericksburg neared.
Dr. Shashuna Gray-Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development and Ed Dalrymple, the owner of Cedar Mountain Stone Quarry in Rapidan. He helped Germanna begin its Asphalt Program and apprenticeships. The Infrastructure Academy is good news
Anna Billingsley and Lisa Crittenden talk about events surrounding Trees of Hope to benefit Loisann’s Hope House. Table top trees can be seen starting on November 19th at the Ashley Home Store in Central Park. loisannshopehouse.org
Shericka Twyner with the Caroline Family YMCA, Naomie Murdock and Mary Anne Batsche with Mary Washington Healthcare talk about a virtual and in-person Health Fair this Friday and Saturday.
Dave Muraca, Meghan Budinger and Amy Durban with the George Washington Foundation outline what’s happening over the holidays at Historic Kenmore and Ferry Farm. www.kenmore.org
Spotsylvania Schools Social Worker Michelle Patton Swisher talks about your involvement in Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness on November 9th. It’s a virtual event where you can provide money or items for homeless students and families. sef4education.org
Update on their work with victims of domestic violence: Providing help to those with a language barrier and $29,000 still needed for an upgrade to the HVAC system at the emergency shelter.
Continuum of Care Program Director Samantha Shoukas with an update on the cold weather shelter, results of a recent homeless summit and the need for volunteers for the Point-in-time count in January.
Sarah Hutchinson–Youth Services Head at the Porter Branch and Lee Criscuolo, the Adult Services Head at Howell with an library update. Topics include IdeaSpace, HelpNow Live Online Tutoring and other events.
Joel Young, Ravi Palat and Doug Gately talk about the virtual event November 6th at 7:30. Watch it then (or later) from legal aid works Donations help fund UMW jazz scholarships and Legal Aid Works.
Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker with an update on schools and COVID, testing, local funding and the bond question on the ballot on Tuesday.
Carolyn Wilder with the Wildlife Rescue League and Karen Brace with Awesome Possumz. Info on keeping animals out of your house as colder weather comes and why possums aren’t to be feared and what to do if you find
Xavier Richardson with Mary Washington Healthcare and Allison Balmes-John with the Rappahannock Area Health District talk about the Community Health Assessment Process to identify health-related needs and assets in the region. What’s happening, how can you be
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