Town Talk

Providing all kinds of help to families and children with cancer or serious blood disorders. ASK has been well-known over the years in the Richmond area. ASK is now in the Fredericksburg area. Executive Director Amy Gotkin and Dr. Christina Wiedl with Children's National and the Children's National clinic at Mary Washington.

Micah's Jill Clare and Meghann Cotter preview the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser/walk on February 22nd. cnoy.com/fredericksburg

Kurt Erickson says one bad decision can change your life--and others. #77 if you see someone you suspect is a drunk driver.

Dave Muraca (Vice President, Museum Content) and Allison Ellis (Director of Education) preview George Washington's birthday celebration on February 17th from 10-3. kenmore.org

Scott Hine (Union Home and Mortgage/Fredericksburg Area Builders Association Immediate Past President), Lauren Tate (Long and Foster Managing Broker/2025 FAAR President) and Kim McClellan (Fredericksburg Area Association of Builders) review 2024 market resale/new build, what 2025 will look like and the future of interest rates.

Taylor Sutton with Tiger Fuel, Melanie Johnson and Von Young with the SPCA. Taylor talks about Tiger acquiring Anderson Propane and their continued support of the Fred SPCA. We talk about keeping animals warm in winter and talk about Winter-Wag-a-Thon and how you can participate. fredspca.org

Fredericksburg City Councilman Will Mackintosh (At-Large) talks about Data Centers. We discuss a Technology Overlay District and the financial impact.

The Fredericksburg Area Museum's Vice President of Programs and Interpretation is writing a book for LSU Press that will focus on some of the tough racial issues and stories debated in Fredericksburg.

Intern Ethan Sweeny, UMW Geography Professor Steve Hanna and Sue Henderson with Discover Stafford preview the opening of the Stafford African American Trail. 31 stories at 23 sites. You can explore history at home or by driving. discoverstafford.org

Director of Adult Services Tracy McPeck and Director of Collection and Customer Services Samantha Thomason talk about the Adult Winter Reading Challenge, expanding the Library of Things and LEGO Building Labs. librarypoint.org

Dean of Admissions and Associate Vice President Melissa Yakabouski and Director of First Year Admissions Sarah Lindberg talk about decisions facing students and parents. What should seniors be doing right now to prepare for their upcoming college careers, the UMW Summer Enrichment Program, FAFSA, and what type of classes high school students should be taking.

Leashes of Valor Head Trainer Karen Meadows and foster families Lisa Palmer and Lisa Dunnivan talk about the fostering program. Leashes of Valor provides everything you need, including food, supplies, and veterinary care. You're helping train dogs for veterans. Spotsylvania-based Leashes of Valor provides highly-trained service dogs to post-9/11 veterans to help with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and other “unseen wounds” of military service. leashesofvalor.org

Parent Shane Sears and Special Olympics Virginia President David Thomason preview the Virginia Beach Polar Plunge on February 7-8. Go For the Cold! We talk about fundraising tips, what to expect and the impact of Special Olympics on the athletes and their families. polarplunge.com

Executive Director Dan Maher and Volunteer Coordinator Dominique Thomas talk about getting involved thru volunteering. The importance of giving your time and finances. fredfood.org

Heartbreak Hotel at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts thru March 2nd. Joining Patrick Ahearn, (youngest to oldest)- Grayson, Luke and Elliot play different parts of the life of Elvis. riversidedt.com

Great Lives Director Scott Harris previews the 2025 William B. Crawley Lecture Series. Most Tuesdays and Thursdays Jan. 21 thru March 20th at Dodd Auditorium. It's free.

Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors Chairman Chris Yakabouski (Battlefield) talks about transportation, changes at the Chancellor Convenience Center, the county and school budget and growth. He also announced he's running for re-election in the fall.

Northern Neck Tourism Coordinator Lisa Hull and Gordon Blaine Steffey with Stratford Hall preview upcoming programs and events. Have you listened to Stratford Mail--it's a historically-based podcast. stratfordhall.org nnk250.us

Jill Clare and Meghann Cotter with Micah Ecumenical Ministries talks about the Coldest Night of the Year Walk in downtown Fredericksburg on February 22nd. Sign up to walk and donate to the work Micah does for the homeless at cnoy.com/fredericksburg.

Matt Kelly and Rick Pullen talk about Mary's Landing the data centers.