Town Talk

Pete Maugle and Mary O'Neill with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park preview events taking place May 1-3 and May 5-7th to mark the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Chancellorsville.

Erma Baker, Betsy Sale and Lana King from The Rappahannock Valley Garden Club.  Historic Garden Week in Virginia comes to the region April 18th. It's in King George this year.   Details about the event. Tickets at vagardenweek.org

Rappahannock Area Health District: Allison Balmes John, Health District Director Dr. Obasanjo and Erin Perkins talk about the next pandemic, the importance of public health and building a mobile health clinic.  

Tracy McPeck and Ann McDuffie with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library and Sue Henderson with the Stafford Museum talk about the scavenger hunt with 30 locations around the county.

Barbara Gustavson and Janel Donohue preview the event on April 19th that focuses on building stronger resilience, as well as mental and emotional wellness in our lives and in the workplace.  It's also about brain health.   More info at elevatefxbg.com

Cornelia Rutherford, "R," and Jim Miller preview the Faire May 13-June 11 on weekends.  The theme is "Exploration."

Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins.  Play Ball!  A new season is here and it's time to start thinking about summer baseball for your kids or grandkids.  June 1 the deadline for registration.   sunshinebaseball.net for info.

Alex Hetherington and Kristen Loflin preview the Marine Corps Historic Half/Semper 5 miler and Devil Dog Double on May 21st in Fredericksburg.   Sign up at marinemarathon.com

Race Director Brian Pessolano with information on the May 7th race for kids. There's a mile race for ages 6-17, 1/2 mile for ages 10 and under and the Caboose Run for 5 and under.  gtrfredericksburg.com

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg on Lafayette Blvd.  talks about the passing of a Tech giant, transistors in a CPU, backing up phones, Wifi security and ergonomics.

Teachers Heidi Ribel and Mark Wright and seven members of "Something Rotten."  We meet some the cast and hear four songs.   "Something Rotten" Thursday thru Saturday at JM.     Tickets at the door or here

Carolyn Wilder and Karen Brace talk about when and when not try to help animals.  We talk about birds, squirrels and deer--and the process to become involved with animal rehab.  wildliferescue.org

Mary Buck (Howell Branch Manager) and Craig Graziano (Downtown Fredericksburg Branch) talk about teen art and poetry shows, branch gardens, getting a library card and technology and the end of card catalogs.

Dave Muraca and Ann Waters. Preview of upcoming events at Kenmore and Ferry Farm.   How the discoveries at Ferry Farm has changed how history looks at Mary Washington.

Deputy Fire Chief Ben Gouldman and Public Information Officer Katie Brady talk about smoke detectors, developing a plan to get out of your home if there's a fire, National Poison Prevention Week and the 4pm Burn Law.