Town Talk

Austen’s Communitas 5k Walk is September 23 in Fredericksburg at Memorial Park.   Austen Dunn died of a brain aneurysm.   Ashley Rakes and Stacy Horner-Dunn talk about Austen, aneurysm warning signs and research.

Spotsylvania Deputy Margarita Figueroa and Gwen Martinez talk about the issue of bullying, teen violence and gangs and how parents can monitor it and discuss it with their kids.   The annual race and program is September 16th

Alexis Innis with the Red Cross says 63% of the population is eligible give but only 3% of that do donate blood.   She says if everyone eligible gave once a year there wouldn’t be any shortages.  redcrossblood.org

Park Manager Paul Anderson talks about the new paddle craft launch, what the park will look like when all three phases are achieved, Trail Quest and Paddle Quest and how the park benefits the county and region.

Deputy Margarita Figueroa and Crime Solvers President Jim Reid talk about the importance of the program–helping the sheriff’s office, creating a safer community.   It’s easy and anonymous.   spotsylvaniacrimesolvers.org  

Stratford Hall’s Director of Research Gordon Steffey and Communications Director Anne Wilson preview the Wine and Oyster Festival on September 16th.  Info on Stratford Mail, a fabulous history podcast and details on other events this fall at

Meghann Cotter previews the opening of Hesed House and how it will meet many needs. An update on the Jeremiah Community and how you can impact Micah with gifts and volunteering .   micahfredericksburg.org  or jeremiahcommunity.org

Dave the Computer Guy talks about how the Internet moves from continent to continent, using an old laptop to make a Chromebook and securing a business laptop for travel.

JoAnn Murchison talks about the effort to bring employers, agencies and educators together to talk about closing the skill gap.  A business roundtable is planned for September 12th on IT and Manufacturing.   vcwbay.com for information.