Town Talk
Summary: Heard every weekday morning from 8-9am on NewsTalk 1230, WFVA, host Ted Schubel talks with Fredericksburg, Virginia, area leaders about events and issues affecting the region.
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Podcasts:
Housing and Community Health Program Director Sam Shoukas with an overview of homeless programs and services in the region. What the winter Point in Time count told them and the impact you can have on the local COC. Info at: fredericksburgcoc.org
Chris Bowers, Jason Haag and Kristin Davis (Not pictured) talk about the work to provide service dogs at no cost to military veterans. There are needs: fosters and monthly donors. leashesofvalor.org
Kathy Anderson, Susan Sigmon and Stafford Detective Kurt McBride talks about the partnership between the Stafford Sheriff's Office and Empowerhouse in domestic violence cases.
Anne Wilson and Karen Daly preview upcoming events (Brews and BBQ on May 6, Family Fun Camp in June) and talk about the historical significance of the site and Great House. Info at stratfordhall.org.
Dave the Computer Guy talks about the cost of cyber crime, email security, data farms and staying safe while traveling.
Chris Williams with UMW's James Farmer Multicultural Center and Victoria Matthews with City of Fredericksburg Tourism. The trail tells the civil rights story 1865-today. Part 1 in the downtown. Part 2 starts at UMW. The story is not the final v
Dave Muraca, Emma Schlauder and Ann Waters preview the the upcoming events--the Colonial Fair and camps--along with archaeology this summer.
Alex Hetherington, Kristen Loflin and Bret Schmidt preview the May 21st race with a focus on the course, parking and everything you need to know. The Semper 5, Devil Dog Double and Historic Half all begin at 6am. marinemarathon.com
Amanda Richardson and Callie Brown with Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events preview Earth Day on Saturday at Old Mill Park. We talk about parking--no parking on site unless you have a handicapped tag--shuttles, and some of the activities. We
Race Chairman Robert Denecke previews the June 10th event at Rocky Run Elementary.
Krysta Ward and Andie Ayers with the Fairy Godmother Project talk about the impact FGP is having easing the burden for families facing pediatric cancer. Preview of the Hunt on Caroline and the impact of volunteers. fairygodmotherproject.org
Executive Director Scott Harris talks about upcoming events at Gari Melcher's Home and Studio at Belmont and the James Monroe Museum. Also--the importance of becoming a "Friend" of both museums.
Adrianne Hick, Nicole Vanessa Ortiz and Jacquez Linder-Long from Ragtime-the Musical. The show runs thru May 7th. It follows three stories in the early 20th century. riversidedt.com
Janel Donohue with information on a new ALICE report, Prosper Mentoring for Women begins next month and a Corporate Day of Action in June. rappahannockunitedway.org
Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Ayana Chase Graves talks about the importance of regular colonoscopies--starting at age 45--in most cases. We talk about the prep and lifestyle choices.
