Town Talk

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Mental Wellness Discussion & Community Resources Fair

Shannon Wingert, Michelle Patton Swisher and Rene’ Daniels with Spotsylvania County Schools preview the discussion and Fair, May 5th, 5:30-7:30 at Massaponax High School. It’s free and for all ages. ‘

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LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW Graduate & Continuing Education

Teresa Segelken, Devin Fedor, and Christy Pack highlighted a range of academic offerings, including a new Master of Science in Nursing program and an MBA with career-focused pathways, along with continuing and professional programs that feature both

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LISTEN: Town Talk/FailSafe-ERA

Art Crain and Juanita Shanks spoke about Second Chance Month, highlighting how access to employment, housing, and community support helps people rebuild their lives after incarceration while strengthening families and public safety, while 15-year-old Kora Lester—who is

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LISTEN: Town Talk/John & Leslie Leahy

The Ceili Leahy Blood Drive will take place Friday, May 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, with many donation appointments still available. The Ceili Leahy Day of Service is scheduled for

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock Regional Library

Jeff Stainbrook at Porter and Erin Creighton at the downtown branch discuss local history and the library’s involvement in Virginia’s VA250 programs. They share what the community can expect in the coming months. The Friends of the

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Virginia Renaissance Faire

Eve Whittacre, Sophia Whittacre, Bobby Hebert, and Cornelia Rutherford share a lively preview of the upcoming Renaissance Faire at Lake Anna Winery in Spotsylvania, running weekends from May 9 through June 7. They discuss what visitors can

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

CEO and Producing Artistic Director Patrick A’Hearn previews the high-energy production of Guys and Dolls (running May 13–June 28). He shares insight into the show’s dynamic staging, including how the set has been designed and how the

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Micah & the Jeremiah Community

Meghann Cotter and Nick Cadwallender with an update on the Jeremiah Community. The innovative neighborhood will provide permanent housing paired with on-site healthcare, job training, and a built-in community designed to break the cycle of chronic homelessness.

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Loisann’s Hope House

Executive Director Cait Woodward shares Hope House’s wish list—everyday essentials that grants often don’t cover, but are vital for daily life. These are the kinds of needs that rely on community support. They’re also developing a dedicated

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LISTEN: Town Talk/George Washington Foundation

Step back in time on April 25 at Drums Along the Rappahannock! Join Dave Muraca and Allison Burgess as they preview this free VA250 event featuring the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. The program runs from