Town Talk

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Retired Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater

“Bridging Troubled Waters, A Memoir.”   Ambassador Bridgewater–from Fredericksburg–reflects growing up in segregated Fredericksburg to becoming a Foreign Service Officer.   She talks about her time in South Africa and work and friendship with Nelson Mandela.

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock Regional Library

Sean Bonney and Raya Nickerson.   Sean is getting ready to retire after 30+ years with the library.  Raya is taking his place as the new Director of Community Engagement.   Sean has not only seen the library enter

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Fabulous 4th at Ferry Farm

Dave Muraca and Allison Ellis preview 4th of July at Ferry Farm in Stafford.  $10-4.  $1.00 admission ages 3-up.   Parking and shuttle details at kenmore.org

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Techs in the Burg

Dave the Computer Guy talks about technology and hot cars–keep them out of the heat!   Discussion on the end of Windows 10, surge protection, battery backups, internet speed and how the internet connects the world.

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Tree Fredericksburg

Mike Blashford and Anne Little preview the Fredericksburg Native Plant Festival in September. Online reservations for trees and shrubs starts August 6th for residents of 22401 and August 13th for other Virginia residents.  We also talk about

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock United Way

Coming to a close.   Rappahannock United Way President Janel Donohue talks about her upcoming retirement and the decision this spring by the organization to close.   We talk about the impact RUW has had in the region for

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LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW Museums

Executive Director Scott Harris talks about upcoming programs at the James Monroe Museum and Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont.   We discuss Art After Hours, Sketchy History, History Trivia and Cars and Coffee.   Also, bringing Eliza

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

Director Penny Ayn Maas, Adrianne Hick (Diana) and Andrew Foote (Dan) join Patrick A’Hearn to talk about “Next to Normal,” July 2nd thru August 3.   The musical explores a family’s struggle with the effects, impact and treatment

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LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW Admissions

Director of First Year Admissions Sarah Lindberg and Dean of Admissions and Associate Vice President Melissa Yakabouski talk about using the summer for college visits.  To register for a summer tour:   umw.edu/visit We talk about writing a

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

Beth Parnicza and Pete Maugle talk about what’s available at the four parks–there are programs and some activities for kids.  Previewing History at Sunset and Summer Spotsylvania Hikes.