Town Talk

Kathy Anderson of Empowerhouse talks about their work during the coronavirus–the challenges and successes—and needs going forward.    empowerhouseva.org

Patrick A’Hearn with the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts previews the upcoming production Souvenir.  We also talk about the safety procedures in place.    Info:  

Latoya Lyburn and Elizabeth McNally talk about the work of Safe Harbor and preview the Save Jane event on October 2nd at Market Square.

John and Leslie Leahy (and James Monroe High School Principal Tim Duffy) preview the Ceili Leahy Day of Service. It’s virtual.  Discussion on the importance of service and ways to get involved and serve safely.  

Stafford Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden talks about the Stay, Sleep and Safe in Stafford Business grants.   The grant application window opens on September 21st.   It closes September 28th at 4pm.   Info here:   

Rappahannock Area Health District Incident Commander Joe Saitta talks about how the local health district has managed COVID-19.  (Many people doing new jobs)  He also talked about planning taking place for mass vaccinations.  

Andy Lynn and Alexis Fox talk about Rappahannock Adult Activities Fall Plant Sale and future plans for the horticultural therapy program for adults with intellectual disabilities.    Info here  

Tracy McPeck, the Adult Services Coordinator at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library with updates on holds and returns, back to school helps, PAWS for Reading,  Lunch and Learn…and more!  

Robert Courtnage, Chairman of the Clean and Green Commission in Fredericksburg and Anne Little with Tree Fredericksburg talk about the community campaign to reduce the cost and complexity of investing in clean solar. Heads up, there’s a

Steve Cox and Megan Bergen with Rappahannock Goodwill talk about how the pandemic has impacted their mission in the community.  We talk about the stores, an improved online store, job services and what’s next.   fredgoodwill.org