Town Talk

Allen and Allen attorney Danielle Kent talks about the Hometown Heroes program that looks for community advocates.  Nominate people here  

The importance and joy of volunteering.  Brad Thomas and Jason Tickle. Brad talks about volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County.

Producing Artistic Director Patrick A'Hearn talks about upcoming shows and reflects on what the pandemic has done to the Riverside and the arts.

Kathy Anderson, Denny Fallon and Dan Visone talk about a big-time need at Empowerhouse.  A new heating and air system at their domestic violence shelter.   The cost:  about $160,000.  Here's info on how you or businesses can help.  

Rappahannock United Way's Janel Donohue talks about virtual financial stability classes for adults, thanking essential workers and free tax month.  

Carolyn Wilder and Karen Brace.   It's baby season for animals. What to do if you find baby animals in need of care.  

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg (on Caroline Street in downtown Fredericksburg) talks about backups, Wifi speed, cheaper internet for family's with financial struggles and safely browsing the Internet.  

Caroline County Schools:  Dr. Herb Monroe, Mallory McMullin, Darlene Keener, Dr. Paige Carter and Dr. Sarah Calveric.  Learning strategies post pandemic.  

Stafford Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden with updates on Smart Stafford:  Work with partners Germanna Community College and UMW and the Virginia Smart Community Testbed.

Cooking Autism's April Burch with an update on their work with teachers, families and kids.   The deadline for scholarship applications for teachers is May 1st.  

Spotsylvania Schools social workers Michelle Patton Swisher and Lisa Dolan talk about the Purposity app.  It helps connect the community with the physical needs of people.    

Janet Douberly and Sarah Perry with an introduction to the Community Greenspace downtown.  

Schericka Twyner with the Caroline Y and Alicia Kindred with the Spotsylvania Y talk about hiring for the summer and fall when school resumes.  Preview of Healthy Kids Day and an update on the expansion of the Spotsy Y.  

Vaccine/COVID update:  Mary Washington Healthcare Senior Medical Director Dr. Stephen Mandell talks about the current status of vaccines and COVID.  Why are numbers on the rise?  Are vaccines safe?  Can I stop wearing a mask and start socializing agai

Legal Aid Works Executive Director Ann Kloeckner talks about the American Rescue Plan (and how to get your stimulus check), tax changes and the status of rent and mortgage payments during the pandemic.