Town Talk

Race Chairman Robert Denecke previews the June 10th event at Rocky Run Elementary.

Krysta Ward and Andie Ayers with the Fairy Godmother Project talk about the impact FGP is having easing the burden for families facing pediatric cancer.  Preview of the Hunt on Caroline and the impact of volunteers.   

Executive Director Scott Harris talks about upcoming events at Gari Melcher’s Home and Studio at Belmont and the James Monroe Museum.   Also–the importance of becoming a “Friend” of both museums.

Adrianne Hick, Nicole Vanessa Ortiz and Jacquez Linder-Long from Ragtime-the Musical. The show runs thru May 7th.   It follows three stories in the early 20th century.  riversidedt.com

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.