Town Talk

Some members of the cast from “Bright Star” talk about the show.    It’s running at Riverside thru October 31st.  

April Burch and Andrea Wright talk about the work of Cooking Autism.  Their work in schools and the community is providing students with life skills and giving families hope.  cookingautism.org

Mac Williams and Jason Tickle. Habitat update.   Five new homes nearly finished, getting ready for home building next year.  Discussion on affordable housing (it’s possible) and energy efficient homes with zero step entry with a crawl space.

Brad Smith and Sarah Perry update the project to purchase 56 acres in the Industrial Park. The plan is to expand the educational programs of Downtown Greens.  

Melissa Parks (J’Haun Pendleton) and Charlena Evans (Issac Evans) talk about the fatal head-on collision in Spotsylvania in March that has developed a bond between the two families.

Nurse Practitioner Tiffany Simons and Dr. Kay Blanchard talk about the importance of mammograms, treatment locally, survival and the Cancer Nurse Navigator.

Schericka Twyner with the Caroline Y and  the YMCA’s Community Health Director Nicole McGee talk about upcoming programs at the Rappahannock Area YMCA.  Things like blood pressure checks, the LEAN program, Peddling for Parkinson’s, a Health Fair

Raven Neal and Alexis Fox talk about the Fall Plant Sale and the work of Rappahannock Adult Activities with those with developmental disabilities.      

Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kelly talks about school expansion–and paying for it along with other major capital projects on the horizon in the city.   Also discussed, a possible temporary public use for the Renwick Building, city goals and

Chief Joseph Cardello and Public Information Officer Katie Brady on various fire safety topics.  Also info on Open House opportunities at several fire stations.