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: Spotsylvania Social Services
Yaffa Joseph, Rose Adame and Amy Swift talk about the many misconceptions about the work of Social Services. We talk about Adult Protective Services (APS)–the people they serve and how they can connect the community to resources.
LISTEN/Town Talk: The Fredericksburg Lafayette Bicentennial Commemoration
David and Lisa Durham talk about Lafayette in Fredericksburg–and the weekend events the 23rd and 24th. fxbg.com/lafayette
LISTEN/Town Talk-Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
Riverside CEO and Producing Artistic Director Patrick A’Hearn previews the Christmas Spectacular–Home for the Holidays. (Nov. 20-Dec 29) Space is limited but Sunday night a Beatles Tribute band 1964 is at Riverside. riversidedt.com
LISTEN/Town Talk: Habitat of Caroline
Director of Build Operations Mac Williams, Executive Director Jason Tickle (and by phone Kerry Crowley with USDA Rural Development) talk about ways affordable housing is happening. Habitat is building 20 homes this year in Caroline–many of them
LISTEN: Town Talk/Loisann’s Hope House & Trees of Hope
Anna Billingsley and Cait Woodward with Loisann’s Hope House preview Trees of Hope at the Fredericksburg Country Club, November 20 and 21st. The trees can be viewed by anyone the 19th and 21st. You can still get
LISTEN: Town Talk/Spotsylvania Schools
Spotsylvania Deputy Superintendent Kelly Guempel and Supervisor of Instruction Katie Simitoski talk about 4E and the 4E Education Expo at Chancellor High School on November 7th.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Area Running Club
Vic Culp and FARC President Brian Pessolano talk about training for races, the Turkey Trot, two more Grand Prix races, the history of running in the area and the Great Train Race in 2025.
LISTEN/Town Talk-The George Washington Foundation
Dave Muraca and Allison Ellis preview holiday activities–the Gingerbread contest and Wee Christmas–Dollhouses and miniatures. kenmore.org
LISTEN/Town Talk: Fredericksburg Area Sickle Cell Association
FASCA President Rev. Herman Gladney (Senior Pastor Emmanuel AME Church), Beth Sinkler, Alexis Innis (American Red Cross Blood Services) and Clara Nsenkyire talk about the disease and helps available in the area. Also, the importance of giving
Town Talk: Techs in the Burg
Dave the Computer Guy with our annual tech Spooktacular! Monster vs. Hacker, scary hacker tales, scary movies without CGI and with CGI. techsintheburg.com
Town Talk: Veterans Day program in Spotsy
Spotsylvania Deputy Margarita Figueroa previews the Veterans Day program in Spotsy on November 9th. Gwen Martinez talks about the program from the perspective of a military veteran. We also talk about teen violence.
Town Talk: Fredericksburg Area Museum
Sam McKelvey and Dr. Gaila Sims preview the Black Arts Festival on November 2nd–at Riverfront Park and Market Square. Info on Fredericksburg History Archive, Rappahannock Recipe Roots, FAM Faire and the Living Legacies exhibit next year. famva.org
Town Talk: Micah Ecumenical Ministries
Meghann Cotter previews the All Saints Day Remembrance service on the 29th at 5pm at Methodist Green. Opportunities to help the Cold Weather Shelter, happy one year anniversary to Hesed House and an update on the Jeremiah
Town Talk: Jazz4Justice
Katerina Vollten at Legal Aid Works, Joey Kirchgessner with Woerhle, Dahlberg, Yao, UMW Director of Jazz Studies Doug Gately, and UMW students Jacob and Mima. Jazz4Justice is November 2nd at 7:30 at Dodd Auditorium. Tickets at the
Town Talk: Empowerhouse
Justice Services Director Susan Sigmon and Executive Director Kathy Anderson. This is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. empowerhouseva.org
Town Talk: Data Centers
Curry Roberts with the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance at the University of Mary Washington and Charlie Payne with Hirschler talk about the financial impact data centers will have on the region. Also a discussion on water use.
Town Talk: UMW Admissions
Director of First Year Admissions, Sarah Lindberg and Dean of Admissions and Associate Vice-President, Melissa Yakabouski talk about key filing dates, tips when applying and UMW’s Tuition Promise…among many things. umw.edu
Town Talk: New Fredericksburg Visitor Center
Danelle Rose, the Tourism Marketing and Communications Manager for the City of Fredericksburg and Chris Allen with Fredericksburg Main Street talk about the opening of the new Visitor Center on November 1st. Also a preview of several
Town Talk: Fail Safe
Failsafe Re-entry Director Jim Clore and CEO Juanita Shanks talk about the difficulties encountered by returning citizens after jail or prison. We focus on the Courage to Change program. failsafe-era.org
Town Talk: Riverside Center for the Performing Arts Children’s Theatre
Children’s Theatre returns. This month it’s Willy Wonka. Oscar (Wonka), Andrea Kahane and Colson (Charlie) discuss the show.
Town Talk: Loisann’s Day/Loisann’s Hope House
Keith Lebor and Cait Woodward preview Loisann’s Day on October 20th at Maury Park on Kenmore Avenue in Fredericksburg. Meat from Olde Towne Butcher. Sliders made from downtown chefs. It’s a family-friendly festival. Learn about what’s going
Town Talk: Inform Fredericksburg
Matt Kelly and Rick Pullen talk about data centers, moving the downtown Visitor’s Center, Mary’s Landing, Neighborhood Conservation Districts, affordable housing and local media coverage.
Town Talk: Central Rappahannock Regional Library
New Executive Director Rebecca Purdy talks about her decision to pursue the position. Joy O’Toole previews the Rappahannock Writers’ Conference on November 9th. librarypoint.org/writers-conference
Town Talk: Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness in Spotsylvania
Lisa Dolan, Michelle Patton-Swisher and Rene’ Daniels preview Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness. It’s October 18-19 at the Southpoint Walmart in Spotsylvania. Donations collected for Treasure House.
LISTEN: Josh Hardy Superhero Celebration
Aimee Hardy previews the Josh Hardy Superhero Celebration on October 19th, 6-9pm at Strangeways Brewing on Lansdowne Road. It’s free. Donations go to the Fairy Godmother Project. We talk about the impact Josh Hardy had during his
