Town Talk

Jonathon Shores and Kelly Flynn talk about the non-profit work in the community of G3. Kelly Flynn discussed her 24-Hour Workout for Charity on March 27-28.

Bonnie Williams, Carson Sams and Cornelia Rutherford of Phoenix Event Alliance talk about the proposed Common Ground Event Park:  The concept and the impact on Spotsylvania.   phoenixeventalliance.org  

Michelle Patton Swisher and Lisa Dolan with Spotsylvania County Schools on Trauma Informed Schools. It’s about the brain and helping students and parents.  Lisa Dolan has won a national award for her work on the program.  

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Nancy Farrell and her daughter Colleen talk about the importance of hand washing and foods to boost your immune system.  

Germanna Community College and the Fredericksburg Nationals talk about teaming up on several projects:  a History Pavilion at the stadium, involvement with the Gladys P. Todd Academy and the Jackie Robinson essay contest.   Also an update on

Bobby Hebert and Cornelia Rutherford preview the Virginia Renaissance Faire and the final auditions on March 21st at Salem Church Library.   varf.org  

Andie McConnell with the Fairy Godmother Project talks about their mission to ease the burdens of everyday life for families facing pediatric cancer.     fairygodmotherproject.org  

Roger and Connie Braxton talk about Spotsylvania pre and post desegregation and the impact of the family and church.  The John J. Wright Cultural Center and Museum is a must-see.  jjwmuseum.org  

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

Stafford Commissioner of the Revenue Scott Mayausky talks about the reassessment process in Stafford and how to appeal.  (There are also a few side trips to Super Tuesday and March Madness)