Program Coordinator Samantha Shoukas talks about the summer Point in Time Count, affordable housing, and the the helpline–540-358-5801.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Allen and Allen Hometown Heroes
Allen and Allen’s Hometown Heroes awards.
Emily Smith with Allen and Allen and Ann Kloeckner with Legal Aid Works–one of the 20 Hometown Heroes in Virginia.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care
Program Director Samantha Shoukas and Board Chair Christian Zammas. An update on the Lived Experience Committee.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Spring & River Rock Outfitter
Travis Velichko, Keith Peterson and April Peterson talk about outdoor options in the spring–hiking trails, things to do on the river or where to climb. Also, getting the right gear and having the proper training.
LISTEN: Town Talk/University of Mary Washington Museums
University of Mary Washington Museums Executive Director Scott Harris talks about Gari Melcher’s Home and Studio at Belmont and the James Monroe Museum.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock Area YMCA
Schericka Twyner with the Caroline Family YMCA and Angie Williams with the Ron Rosner Y talk about the kids race series, Healthy Kids Day at the Y on April 30th and the importance of exercise.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Stafford Education Foundation
Stephanie Johnson, Chandra Gore and Anita Uyehara talk about the work and goals of the Stafford Education Foundation. They’re working to assist students and teachers. Did you know???–An Evening with the Stafford Stars is May 13th at Pratt Park. Business sponsorships are still needed.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Ferry Godmother Project & 25-30 Espresso
Maureen Bartosh with 25-30 Espresso and Andie Ayers with Fairy Godmother Project.
Town Talk: Janel Donohue/Rappahannock United Way
Janel Donohue talks about Rappahannock United Way’s tax program (ruwfreetaxes.org), Prosper Community Workshops, Prosper Students Workshops, and the Ride United program
LISTEN: Town Talk/Seed Swap
Stafford Extension Agent Guy Mussey and Maser Gardener Karen Brace preview the annual Seed Swap on the 29th at the Rowser Building from 9:30-1. It’s free! mgacra.org for info.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
LISTEN: Town Talk/Ginger Walker-Coldwell Banker Elite Give Back Team
Ginger Walker talks about a movement to publicize and financially help area non-profits. You can get involved to help your favorite non-profits.
LISTEN: Town Talk/City Councilman Matt Kelly
City Councilman Matt Kelly talks about the cost of upcoming projects involving schools, a fire station, waste water treatment plant and police and fire salaries. What about the tax rate?
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Mainstreet
The importance and value to the community of shopping small and local. Danilo Orofino of Orofino Restaurant, Scarlett Pons with the Pon Shop Studio and Art Gallery and Brian Lam with Skin+Touch Therapy Spa
LISTEN: Town Talk/Techs in the Burg
Dave the Computer Guy talks about the scary cyber world and how you can protect your computer and personal information.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care
Continuum of Care Program Director Samantha Shoukas with an update on the cold weather shelter, results of a recent homeless summit and the need for volunteers for the Point-in-time count in January.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg
Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw and Vice-Mayor Chuck Frye discuss council priorities-Fredericksburg 2036- and the upcoming ceremony to unveil the historical marker of the Freedom Rides.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Ian Ollis-Transportation
FAMPO Director of Transportation Planning/Administrator Ian Ollis talks about results from a survey on commuting patterns and suggestions.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Stafford Economic Development & Tourism
Stafford Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden with updates on the Virginia Smart Community Testbed in the county. Discussions on 5G, Lunch and Learns.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Widewater State Park
Chief Ranger-Visitor Experience Jamie Leeuwrik talks about what’s available at Widewater State Park and plans for the future.