Town Talk

University of Mary Washington Executive Director Scott Harris with an update on happenings at Gari Melcher’s Home and Studio at Belmont and the James Monroe Museum.

Travis Velichko, Keith Peterson and April Peterson with River Rock Outfitter talks about the river and rock options you have in the region.

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.