Town Talk

Elani (Scout) and Grayson (Jem) join Patrick A’Hearn to talk about “To Kill a Mockingbird” thru June 22nd.   riversidedt.com

President Karen Daly previews Virginia Resolved on June 7th–10-4.   Activities include a citizenship ceremony, living history, cavalry drills, musket demonstrations with the SAR, colonial music and activities.   stratfordhall.org

Building should start in June in Ladysmith.  Jason Tickle and Western Caroline Supervisor Jeff Black with updates on how you can help and ways to volunteer.   crrhfl.org

Jody Lewandowski and Tracy McPeck talk about summer reading, music on the steps and Workforce Support Services.   librarypoint.org

MC and Saige join Cornelia Rutherford to preview the last three weeks of the Ren Faire.   12-year old Saige and her mom are new the Virginia Renaissance Faire and they’re already planning their roles for next year. 

Later this month, Heidi Tippett begins the nearly 200 mile/14 day hike across England west-to-east from the Irish Sea to the North Sea to raise money for Mental Health America Fredericksburg Region.   Tippett is a social worker

Germanna Community College President Dr. Janet Gullickson retires at the end of June. We talk with her about her eight years at GCC and challenges facing the next president.  Info on an upcoming Gala to honor Dr.

Living Legacies opens on May 30th at the Fredericksburg Area Museum.  It tells the African-American story in Fredericksburg. Stories you’ve heard. Many you haven’t.   City Vice-Mayor Chuck Frye and Dr. Gaila Sims with the Fredericksburg Area Museum. 

Capt. Jon Henson with Stafford Fire and Rescue’s Swift Water Rescue Team, April Peterson with River Rock Outfitter, Kelsey Bracewell with the American Canoe Association and Katie Brady with Stafford Fire and Rescue talk staying safe on

Cat Carter and Brent Hunsinger talk about the 40th anniversary of FOR–and a big grand re-opening of their expanded headquarters on June 8th.  We also talk about the health of the Rappahannock River and a new report.