Town Talk

Janel Donohue with information on a new ALICE report, Prosper Mentoring for Women begins next month and a Corporate Day of Action in June.  rappahannockunitedway.org  

Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Ayana Chase Graves talks about the importance of regular colonoscopies–starting at age 45–in most cases.  We talk about the prep and lifestyle choices.

Pete Maugle and Mary O’Neill with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park preview events taking place May 1-3 and May 5-7th to mark the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Chancellorsville.

Erma Baker, Betsy Sale and Lana King from The Rappahannock Valley Garden Club.  Historic Garden Week in Virginia comes to the region April 18th. It’s in King George this year.   Details about the event. Tickets at vagardenweek.org

Erma Baker, Betsy Sale and Lana King from The Rappahannock Valley Garden Club.  Historic Garden Week in Virginia comes to the region April 18th. It’s in King George this year.   Details about the event. Tickets at vagardenweek.org

Rappahannock Area Health District: Allison Balmes John, Health District Director Dr. Obasanjo and Erin Perkins talk about the next pandemic, the importance of public health and building a mobile health clinic.  

Tracy McPeck and Ann McDuffie with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library and Sue Henderson with the Stafford Museum talk about the scavenger hunt with 30 locations around the county.

Barbara Gustavson and Janel Donohue preview the event on April 19th that focuses on building stronger resilience, as well as mental and emotional wellness in our lives and in the workplace.  It’s also about brain health.   More

Cornelia Rutherford, “R,” and Jim Miller preview the Faire May 13-June 11 on weekends.  The theme is “Exploration.”

Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins.  Play Ball!  A new season is here and it’s time to start thinking about summer baseball for your kids or grandkids.  June 1 the deadline for registration.   sunshinebaseball.net for info.