Town Talk

Associate Director of Regional Alumni Engagement Phillip Duggins and Director of Annual Giving Shelby Orlando preview Mary Wash Day on April 2-3 (noon-to-noon) and Reunion Weekend, May 30-June 1.

Tina Lance (Workforce Development), Dr. Shashuna Gray (V.P. Academics), Melissa Leecy (V.P. Community Engagement) and Germanna President Dr. Janet Gullickson talk about new programs in Workforce, growth in Workforce enrollment.  There’s a Gala in celebration of Dr.

Kurt Erickson talks about Sober Ride–soberride.com–as an option to get home safely this weekend or on Monday.    We talk about having a safe sober driver and a shout out to the Stafford Sheriff’s Office and their

Kathleen Daley-Becker, Andrea Chum and Von Young talk about Compassionate Care Camp–this spring and summer.   Many options and opportunities to learn about animals for your kids.  Don’t wait to sign up. Extensive discussion about kitten season and

President and CEO Sam McKelvey looks at upcoming programs–like Living Legacies. It opens May 30th.   The need for support and what the future looks like in the next few years.   famva.org

Chelsea Cameron with Pure Barre and Kristen Loescher with Arsenal Events talk about healthy living in the region.  One option is walking/running.   The Grand Slamrock race this weekend–or the Stafford Race Series–or FARC races.

The Ren Faire is May 10-June 8th (Sat and Sun) at Lake Anna Winery.  Auditions on March 15 and 22nd at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library downtown.  Details at varf.org

Dr. Chris Vaughn, Carly Zimmerman and Jen Sullivan talk about a cancer patient’s journey.  A look at what happens behind the scenes to ensure that the family and patient have the best and correct care.   hoafredericksburg.com

Chief Development Officer Chris Bowers, CEO and Founder Jason Haag (and Maverick).   Preview of the next graduation on March 22nd where three service dogs and three veterans are paired.   Information of volunteering, fostering and upcoming events.   leashesofvalor.org

Alexis Innis talks about an emergency shortage in Type O and platelets.  She says if everyone eligible to give blood donated once a year, there would be no shortage.   redcrossblood.org