Town Talk

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Art Attack

Art Attack, an annual event started in 2012 by local artists Bill Harris and Gabe Pons, will return to downtown Fredericksburg on October 4. The event features artists creating work live on the streets, offering the public

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LISTEN: Town Talk/George Washington Foundation

As Historic Kenmore celebrates its 250th anniversary, the site will host a Community Block Party on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring a range of activities highlighting Kenmore’s legacy and connection to the community. Dave

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LISTEN: Town Talk/The Green Thread Project

Christine Ellison, Jenn Burton, Kim Swarthout, Patricia Black, and Heidi Dodson are part of the team behind The Green Thread Project, a Fredericksburg-area nonprofit working to ensure individuals and families have access to basic necessities. The organization

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

CEO and Producing Artistic Director Patrick A’Hearn is directing The Sound of Music, now on stage through October 26. A’Hearn says he focused on assembling a standout cast and crafting a powerful opening sequence to pull audiences

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LISTEN: Town Talk/3rd annual Regional Housing Summit

Megan Samples and Sam Shoukas preview the 3rd annual Regional Housing Summit, hosted by the George Washington Regional Commission on October 16 at the Fredericksburg Convention Center from 9-4. The summit will bring together local leaders, housing

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LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW

Three academic deans at the University of Mary Washington — Keith Mellinger (College of Arts and Sciences), Pete Kelly (College of Education), and Filiz Tabak (College of Business) — discuss new majors, academic programs, and strategic initiatives

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center

Elizabeth McNally of Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center says their mission is to give “voice, hope, and healing” to children impacted by abuse, calling it “a place and a process.” Safe Harbor again holding the Save Jane

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Spotsylvania County Schools

Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Clint Mitchell discusses the first five weeks of the school year, highlighting progress and ongoing challenges across the division. Dr. Mitchell addresses staffing needs, including a continued shortage of bus drivers and special

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Via Colori

Nikki Jackson, Tracy McPeck, and Kristy Freeman preview Via Colori Stafford, the annual chalk art festival happening September 27–28 at the Stafford Regional Airport. The event transforms pavement into a vibrant gallery of large-scale chalk murals created

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Leashes of Valor

Leashes of Valor, a Spotsylvania nonprofit that provides service dogs to post-9/11 veterans, will host its annual fundraising gala, “Tail as Old as Time,” on October 11 at Fawn Lake Country Club. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are