Town Talk

General Manager Robbie Perry talks about Home Run Derby X on August 26th.  Details on how you can apply to participate and info on getting tickets.  We also discuss baseball in Fredericksburg and rising attendance and ticket

Executive Director Charlie Russell talks about their program of building ramps for people in need with long-term, ambulatory disabilities. The goal is to restore their freedom, independence and dignity.  There are 23 people on a waiting list

Executive Director Drew Gruber talks about the world’s largest open air museum–14 hundred sites across six states.  The signs put you in the footsteps of generals, soldiers, citizens and the enslaved from the Civil War.    You

Dave the Computer Guy talks about the need to have a strong surge protector.  Discussion also about battery backups, keeping laptops safe during travel and safe browsing on vacation.

Executive Director Elizabeth McNally talks about the place and process that defines Safe Harbor and their work with child victims of abuse.   safeharborva.org

Customer Services Coordinator Adriana Puckett and Deputy Director Rebecca Purdy talk about the library budget and the reduction of hours at Salem Church, Porter and the downtown branch.   Discussion on summer reading, COVID test kits, the Friends

Dave Muraca, Mara Kaktins and Ann Waters preview the Fabulous 4th at Ferry Farm.  10-2.  $1.00 admission.  Park at the site.  Details at kenmore.org

City Councilman Matt Kelly talks about growth, transportation, preserving the Renwick Building, and his future–he’s running for re-election.

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.