Town Talk

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Habitat for Humanity building in Caroline

Jason Tickle shares an update on the upcoming build(s) in Ladysmith — and construction is about to begin. Volunteers are especially needed in the middle of the week, with opportunities available for individuals and groups ready to

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Coldest Night of the Year

Jill Clare and Meghann Cotter preview Micah’s February 28 community walk, with registration at Riverfront Park beginning at 4 p.m. and the walk stepping off just after 5. They discuss what participants can expect at the event. 

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Virginia Renaissance Faire

Ray Bullock, Cornelia Rutherford and Steven Loy preview auditions for the Virginia Renaissance Faire, with opportunities for performers of all ages to get involved. Auditions are set for March 7 at the Salem Church Library and March

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

Director Carson Eubank joins Sarah Mae Anderson, who plays Meg, and Ashlee Beary, who stars as Jo, to preview Little Women the musical at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. The beloved story of the March sisters

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Special Olympics Virginia

Beau Dails and Abby Farley discuss the growing reach of Special Olympics Virginia and the athletes preparing to compete at the State Basketball Championships this weekend in Henrico. Beau participates in nearly every sport offered and recently

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Loisann’s Hope House

Heather Cohen and Cait Woodward say the need to support homeless families in our community is immediate — and growing. Right now, they are urgently seeking the donation of a pickup truck to help transport supplies and

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Listen: Town Talk/American Red Cross

After weeks of winter weather forced dozens of blood drive cancellations, American Red Cross officials say the need for donors is now critical. Alexis Innis says when drives are canceled, patients still need transfusions — surgeries, cancer

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LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW Summer Enrichment Program

UMW Professors Elizabeth Johnson-Young and Michael Stebar join us to preview the University of Mary Washington’s Summer Enrichment Program. It’s a six-day, pre-college experience for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors — giving students a real

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LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW Museums & Great Lives

UMW Museums Executive Director Scott Harris joins us to talk about a special Valentine’s Day weekend at two historic sites — a Saturday evening dinner at Gari Melchers Home and Studio and a unique Sunday program at

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Anne Little

Anne Little from the Virginia Bluebird Society and Tree Fredericksburg joins us to talk all things bluebirds — and a free Bluebird program coming up February 28th at the downtown library. We’ll also highlight the Spring Free