Town Talk

Spotsylvania Delegate Mark Cole talks about the 2019 General Assembly (and looks ahead to the veto override session).  Topics include I-95, redistricting and the Equal Rights Amendment.  

Loisann’s Hope House on Lafayette Blvd in Fredericksburg. Preview of Bags of Hope on April 4th. Ideas on items you can donate to help the day-to-day operation of Hope House.   loisannshopehouse.org  

New programs at Germanna Community College:  Martha O’Keefe, Ben Sherman, Marie Hawley and Angela Constantino.  Heavy equipment operator program, Fast Forward Credentialing, Pathways to a Teaching Career.   germanna.edu  

Virginia Renaissance Faire at Lake Anna Winery.  Cornelia Rutherford and Jim Miller talk about life with the Ren Faire and preview cast auditions March 30th at the Howell Branch library.  

Germanna Community College.   Dr. Tiffany Ray-Vice President for Student Services and Financial Aid’s Becky Morris.   Helping students navigate paying for college.  

Charlene Polanosky (Gymnastics). Nicole Moore (Community Recreation) and Daren Hamm (Sports) talk about upcoming events with Stafford Parks and Recreation.  staffordparks.com

Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault:  Kelly Robinson, Meg Bohmke and Christina Berben.  Their work in the region and preview of The Unmaskerade Ball.  rcasa.org  

Cooking Autism.  April Burch, Keri George and Andrea Wright talk about the life skills they provide classrooms thru their cooking classes. Info on Exceptional Chef classes, Bingo at Conway Elementary,  and the increase of sensory friendly programs. 

The Wildlife Rescue League.  Carolyn Wilder and Karen Brace  Caring for squirrels, rabbits and birds.  wildliferescue.org (front)- Sherry Turner with the Thornburg-based Advocates for Abused and and Abandoned Pets.  

Hematology Oncology Associates of Fredericksburg.  Dr. Chris Vaughn and Danielle Chellappoo talk about cancer treatment in the region and their new surveillance clinic.   hoafredericksburg.com