Town Talk

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Town Talk: Fredericksburg SPCA

Katie Bates, Von Young and Ashley Lindbeck talk about the national housing crisis and the impact on shelters, the People Empowered Through Support Program (PETS) and Safe Haven Foster and ways the community can help.

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Juneteenth: Dr. Gaila Sims on why it's important

Dr. Sims is the Curator of African American History/Special Projects at the Fredericksburg Area Museum.    famva.org

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Town Talk: Dr. Gaila Sims

Dr. Gaila Sims, the Curator of African American History/Special Projects at the Fredericksburg Area Museum talks about Juneteenth, a special program at Germanna Community College on the 20th about Black arts and the importance of displaying the

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Town Talk: Mark Taylor-Spotsylvania County Schools

School Superintendent Mark Taylor talks about the teacher shortage and the hiring teachers in the county.   We talk about school safety, books and successes of the past school year.

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Town Talk: Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

John Coker, Andrea Candea and Andrea Kahane talk about Riverside’s Summer Camp. A free performance by the campers of The Little Mermaid is set for June 23rd at 2:30.  An update on the Riverside Foundation and the

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Town Talk: Continuum of Care

The Point In Time Count: Alexa Boothe, Erica Dutcher and Samantha Shoukas talk about the count and the need for volunteers.  fredericksburgcoc.org

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Town Talk: Mary Washington Weight Loss Center

Practice Manager Marty Heins talks about the options offered:  Weight loss surgery, a medical program or “Moving Forward,” a 12-week program. She shares her weight loss journey and talks about need to make lifestyle changes.    weightloss.mwhc.com

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Town Talk: Habitat for Humanity of Caroline

Jason Tickle and Mac Williams with an update on currently building four homes.  The importance of volunteers (you’ll learn new skills and help the future homeowners).  Info on the USDA program that may help you qualify for

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Town Talk: Stafford Museum and Cultural Center

Terri Blanchette and Sue Henderson with an update.  The now virtual museum continues to tell stories, add partnerships and plan for the future.   discoverstafford.org to find your role.

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Town Talk: Rappahannock Area Health District

Health Equity Specialist Valerie Hopson-Bell talks about upcoming events, Black maternal and infant health disparities and why Health Equity matters.  Senior Nurse for Communicable Disease Nathan Cross talks about keeping food safe this summer and ticks.