Town Talk

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Town Talk: Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events

City Parks, Recreation and Events Outdoor Recreation Supervisor Callie Brown and Director Jane Shelhorse preview opening up!  Earth Day (some of it is virtual), Summer Camps, Motts Run, the Buffett Swimming Pool and Picnic in the Park.

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Town Talk: Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors

Kim McClellan and Carrie Danko talk about some of the dramatic market changes in the region. Info on some real life stories of buyers and sellers and how to prepare for a home sale or search these

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Town Talk: Dave the Computer Guy/Techs in the Burg

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg on Caroline Street talks about backups, speeding up WiFi, saving money on internet costs and Internet in rural areas.  

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Town Talk/American Red Cross Blood Services

Alexis Innis talks about the constant need for blood–and how this region has responded.  Information on Sickle Cell and an effort to diversify the donor base.  And efforts to get younger blood donors.    

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Town Talk/Cooking Autism

April Burch and and Andrea Wright talk about how Cooking Autism has grown and increased its reach to families.   Info on the upcoming car raffle that will benefit Cooking Autism and three other area non-profits.  Also info

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Town Talk: Samantha Shoukas/Continuum of Care

Continuum of Care Program Director Samantha Shoukas talks about their work to assist the agencies that work with the homeless in the region.  What’s being done–how you can get involved.  

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Town Talk: Seed Swap

Master Gardener Tracy Blevins previews Saturday’s Seed Swap in King George.   Other topics include:  Soil tests, the growing season, seed shortage, growing season and cicadas.    

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Town Talk: Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park

Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Chief Historian John Hennessy and Historian Becca Toy (on the phone)  talk about national cemeteries (like the one in Fredericksburg) and the importance of continuing the race conversations.    

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Town Talk: Commonwealth Senior Living at Fredericksburg

Commonwealth Senior Living at Fredericksburg Executive Director Karen Estes talks about the dos and don’ts of senior living and how to prepare and pay for it.  

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Town Talk: Caroline County Schools

Caroline Schools:  Chief Operating Officer Marcia Stevens, Superintendent Dr. Sarah Calveric and School Board Chairman Dr. Jowanda Rollins-Fells talk about dealing with the pandemic (the good and the bad), the budget and teacher salaries, summer school, and