Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Town Talk is a one-hour local program will introduce you to local businesses, non-profit leaders and political figures who influence the Fredericksburg region every day.
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LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy
Executive Director Mike Harvey talks about the need for a new Fire Arms Training Center and the Bridge the Gap campaign. rrcja.org
LISTEN: Town Talk/Techs in the Burg
Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg talks about the end of Windows 10 in October–what it means and how to prepare. We also talk about recycling electronics. techsintheburg.com
LISTEN: Town Talk/Data Centers
Data Center updates with Curry Roberts of the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance at the University of Mary Washington and Charlie Payne of Hirschler. We talk about the financial impact, the current status of data centers locally and when
LISTEN: Town Talk/Washington Heritage Museums
Anne Darron and Chuck Fennell talk about a matching $100,000 challenge thru March 31st. We preview the May 4th event–a Monumental Celebration and get updates on the Caretakers Lodge and work around the Mary Washington Monument. washingtonheritagemuseums.org
LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
Kiley Ernest (Mary Magdalene) and Kathy Halenda (King Herod) talk about Jesus Christ Superstar at Riverside thru April 27th. riversidedt.com
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fairy Godmother Project
Dr. Christina Wiedel and Cathleen Pessolano talk about their work with the families of pediatric patients. FGP has a number of programs depending on your need. Monthly donors volunteers needed. fairygodmotherproject.org
LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock Adult Activities
Lacey Fisher and Alexis Fox talk about the work of RAAI in the community with developmental disabilities. And we discuss in detail the annual plant sale–expected to open on April 3rd at 750 Kings Highway. RAAI is
LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Sarah Smethurst (Youth Services Librarian-Teen Specialist-Howell Branch and Craig Graziano (Fredericksburg Branch Manager discuss CRRL-Con on April 12th. We talk about the Johnny P. Johnson Teen Art Show, the Claudia Emerson Teen Poetry Contest and the winding
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fail Safe-ERA
Juanita Shanks talks about their work with returning citizens from incarceration and their families. She talks about Second Chance Month events in April. failsafe-era.org
LISTEN: Town Talk/George Washington Foundation
Dave Muraca (Vice-President, Museum Content) and Allison Ellis (Director of Education) preview Colonial Faire on April 5th at Kenmore. We talk about an Educator’s Open House, Dogs at Ferry Farm, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day
LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW
Associate Director of Regional Alumni Engagement Phillip Duggins and Director of Annual Giving Shelby Orlando preview Mary Wash Day on April 2-3 (noon-to-noon) and Reunion Weekend, May 30-June 1.
Town Talk/Germanna Community College
Tina Lance (Workforce Development), Dr. Shashuna Gray (V.P. Academics), Melissa Leecy (V.P. Community Engagement) and Germanna President Dr. Janet Gullickson talk about new programs in Workforce, growth in Workforce enrollment. There’s a Gala in celebration of Dr.
LISTEN: Washington Regional Alcohol Program–Don’t Press Your Luck on St. Patrick’s Day
Kurt Erickson talks about Sober Ride–soberride.com–as an option to get home safely this weekend or on Monday. We talk about having a safe sober driver and a shout out to the Stafford Sheriff’s Office and their
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg SPCA
Kathleen Daley-Becker, Andrea Chum and Von Young talk about Compassionate Care Camp–this spring and summer. Many options and opportunities to learn about animals for your kids. Don’t wait to sign up. Extensive discussion about kitten season and
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Area Museum
President and CEO Sam McKelvey looks at upcoming programs–like Living Legacies. It opens May 30th. The need for support and what the future looks like in the next few years. famva.org
LISTEN: Town Talk/Arsenal Events
Chelsea Cameron with Pure Barre and Kristen Loescher with Arsenal Events talk about healthy living in the region. One option is walking/running. The Grand Slamrock race this weekend–or the Stafford Race Series–or FARC races.
LISTEN: Virginia Renaissance Faire holding auditions
The Ren Faire is May 10-June 8th (Sat and Sun) at Lake Anna Winery. Auditions on March 15 and 22nd at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library downtown. Details at varf.org
LISTEN: Town Talk/Hematology Oncology Associates of Fredericksburg
Dr. Chris Vaughn, Carly Zimmerman and Jen Sullivan talk about a cancer patient’s journey. A look at what happens behind the scenes to ensure that the family and patient have the best and correct care. hoafredericksburg.com
LISTEN: Town Talk/Leashes of Valor
Chief Development Officer Chris Bowers, CEO and Founder Jason Haag (and Maverick). Preview of the next graduation on March 22nd where three service dogs and three veterans are paired. Information of volunteering, fostering and upcoming events. leashesofvalor.org
LISTEN: Red Cross Blood Services
Alexis Innis talks about an emergency shortage in Type O and platelets. She says if everyone eligible to give blood donated once a year, there would be no shortage. redcrossblood.org
LISTEN: Fire safety as you spring forward this weekend
Chief Jay Cullinan with Spotsyvlania Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management says don’t just check your smoke detector when you change your clocks. He says check it monthly.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock River Habitat for Humanity
Caroline Sheriff Scott Moser and Habitat’s Jason Tickle outline the program for homes for teachers and first responders. Building about to begin on homes in the Ladysmith area. Info on how you can get involved in a
LISTEN: Town Talk/Virginia Renaissance Faire
Cornelia Rutherford and Bobby Hebert preview auditions for the Ren Faire. Auditions held March 15 and March 22 at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library downtown. The Renaissance Faire at Lake Anna Winery in Spotsylvania May 10-June 8th
LISTEN: Town Talk/The Bringing Eliza Home Project
Kathryn Willis and Sue Henderson with details on efforts to repatriate the remains of Eliza Monroe Hay, President James Monroe’s daughter. Her remains are now interred in an unmarked grave in France. The goal is to have
LISTEN: Town Talk/Legal Aid Works
Executive Director Ann Kloeckner talks about their work helping people with civil court cases. Their 8 lawyers cover 17 counties, 51 courts. She says there’s 1 legal aid lawyer for every 7000 poor Virginians. We focus on
