Town Talk

Alexis Innis talks about the constant need for blood--and how this region has responded.  Information on Sickle Cell and an effort to diversify the donor base.  And efforts to get younger blood donors.    

April Burch and and Andrea Wright talk about how Cooking Autism has grown and increased its reach to families.   Info on the upcoming car raffle that will benefit Cooking Autism and three other area non-profits.  Also info on grants to local special ed

Continuum of Care Program Director Samantha Shoukas talks about their work to assist the agencies that work with the homeless in the region.  What's being done--how you can get involved.  

Master Gardener Tracy Blevins previews Saturday's Seed Swap in King George.   Other topics include:  Soil tests, the growing season, seed shortage, growing season and cicadas.    

Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Chief Historian John Hennessy and Historian Becca Toy (on the phone)  talk about national cemeteries (like the one in Fredericksburg) and the importance of continuing the race conversations.    

Commonwealth Senior Living at Fredericksburg Executive Director Karen Estes talks about the dos and don'ts of senior living and how to prepare and pay for it.  

Caroline Schools:  Chief Operating Officer Marcia Stevens, Superintendent Dr. Sarah Calveric and School Board Chairman Dr. Jowanda Rollins-Fells talk about dealing with the pandemic (the good and the bad), the budget and teacher salaries, summer school,

Central Rappahannock Regional Library Youth Services Coordinator Darcie Caswell talks about Library Express,  the Adult Winter Reading Challenge and various youth and adult services activities in this month and next.   Library info here  

How COVID has changed one business.  Travis Velichko and April Peterson of River Rock Outfitters in Fredericksburg talk about the impact of the pandemic and planning now for your outdoor adventures this spring and summer.  

Shericka Twyner from the Caroline Y and Association Community Health and Wellness Director Naomie Murdock talk about RESET and what's next.  An update on upcoming Y programs and the next challenge.  

Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Traci East and Lynn Miller talk about the importance of wellness--especially in these COVID times. Details of a special Wellness Kickoff on March 22nd. Wellness advice for educators.      

It's National Nutrition Month! Making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.  Topics include carbs and all the milk choices we have.  

Mary Chamberlin and Allison Balmes-John with the Rappahannock Area Health District talk about distribution of the vaccine and what happens after the vaccine.  Also, info on continued COVID testing.  

Stafford School Superintendent Dr. Scott Kizner talks about plans to bring students back four days a week later next month.  We also talk about teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria workers and other involved in making schools work.  

Patrick A'Hearn previews the new Riverside schedule. The first show returns June 2nd.  Discussion on theater during the pandemic and the future of Broadway.