Town Talk

Producing Artistic Director Patrick A’Hearn talks about upcoming shows and reflects on what the pandemic has done to the Riverside and the arts.

Kathy Anderson, Denny Fallon and Dan Visone talk about a big-time need at Empowerhouse.  A new heating and air system at their domestic violence shelter.   The cost:  about $160,000.  Here’s info on how you or businesses can

Rappahannock United Way’s Janel Donohue talks about virtual financial stability classes for adults, thanking essential workers and free tax month.  

Carolyn Wilder and Karen Brace.   It’s baby season for animals. What to do if you find baby animals in need of care.  

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg (on Caroline Street in downtown Fredericksburg) talks about backups, Wifi speed, cheaper internet for family’s with financial struggles and safely browsing the Internet.  

Caroline County Schools:  Dr. Herb Monroe, Mallory McMullin, Darlene Keener, Dr. Paige Carter and Dr. Sarah Calveric.  Learning strategies post pandemic.  

Stafford Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden with updates on Smart Stafford:  Work with partners Germanna Community College and UMW and the Virginia Smart Community Testbed.

Cooking Autism’s April Burch with an update on their work with teachers, families and kids.   The deadline for scholarship applications for teachers is May 1st.  

Spotsylvania Schools social workers Michelle Patton Swisher and Lisa Dolan talk about the Purposity app.  It helps connect the community with the physical needs of people.    

Janet Douberly and Sarah Perry with an introduction to the Community Greenspace downtown.