Town Talk

Sarah Lindberg and Melissa Yakabowski talk about choosing a college and getting into college!  Everything from grades, extracurriculars, the college essay, tuition and FAFSA.

Who you gonna listen to?   Rob Bursk and Jason Glisson are part of Ghostbusters, Virginia.   While they have a lot of fun dressing up and building a proton pack they equally have fun raising money for non-profits–especially

Dr. Manan Mehta talks about local changes in local cancer care. Virginia Oncology Care is now Mary Washington Medical Oncology.  He calls it comprehensive are under one roof.  We also talk about advances in cancer care and

Elizabeth McNally previews the “Save Jane” event on October 27th at Market Square in downtown Fredericksburg.  Safe Harbor helps victims of child abuse and their non-offending caregivers heal from their trauma through child-focused forensic and mental health

Kathleen Harrigan, Rita Girad and Kathy Anderson.   It’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  What’s available locally and a domestic violence story.  empowerhouseva.org.   24-hour Hotline:  540-373-9373

Cathleen Pessolano with the Fairy Godmother Project and Aimee Hardy:  The Josh Hardy Superhero Celebration is Oct. 14 at Strangeways Brewing from 6-9.  A superhero costume is required!

Dr. Vaughn and Dr. Menachery talk about treating cancer today. Much progress but still challenges.   Also the benefits of being able to treat cancer locally.   hoafredericksburg.com  

Executive Director Pat Holland talks about some of their services–transportation, teaching people how to use area public transportation, senior cafe, Project Lifesaver or education programs.   healthygenerations.org

Collection and Customer Services Coordinator Adriana Puckett and Youth Services Coordinator Darcie Caswell talk about 1,000 books before Kindergarten, Hoopla and the Rappahannock Writers’ Conference.   librarypoint.org