Town Talk

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 ne

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

Karen Estes talks about aging and Assisted Living.  Signs that it's time to think about Assisted Living and why move before the holidays?  

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

UMW's Dr. Stephen Farnsworth looks at state-wide and General Assembly results and what it means going forward.

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.

Dave the Computer Guy talks about the scary cyber world and how you can protect your computer and personal information.

Greg Nosar with the Kayak Fishing League with information on our home team--the Washington Warhawks.  The team has ties to Stafford.

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.

Patty Kramer and Brian Pessolano with the Fredericksburg Area Running Club talk about the benefits of running and the yearly Grand Prix series.  

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.