Town Talk

The Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy is 40 years old. An overview on the facility and the training of law enforcement in the region with Executive Director Mike Harvey.

Porch Fest coming on 8/17 to the 800 and 900 blocks of Mayre Street in Fredericksburg from 10-4. Carolyn Van Der Jagt, Lynda Baer and Sue Henderson. Update on the brand new Rapp Arts Calendar. rapp-arts.org info@fredericksburgporchfest.org

The disAbility Resource Center is 25 years old. Info on the overall programs, getting connected and special events. Sally Anderson and Kim Lett. 540-373-2559.

Preview of “Beauty and the Beast” at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Stafford Sept 26-Nov 25. Patrick Ahearn and Wyn Delano (the Beast) talk about the show. riversidedt.com

Anne Darron and Michelle Hamilton talk about the Mary Washington House on Charles Street and Washington Heritage Museums. washingtonheritagemuseums.org

Diana Merkel and Tom Gallagher from Germanna Community College talk about cyber security and training available thru GCC.

Jesse Anderson and Dave Motl on the work of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Light the Night walk at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center on October 20th. lightthenight.org/va

Mike Zitz and Robert Baily talk about the Sunshine Baseball League. To find out more about the league and sponsorship or volunteer opportunities go to sunshinebaseball.net. (The wrong address was given during the show)

Jill Smedley and Lynn Hamilton with Stafford Junction with an update on summer programs, Brain Builders and the feeding and help they provide to about six neighborhoods in the county.

King George At-Large Supervisor Ruby Brabo. Topics include: the Public Service Authority, tourism and economic development, reducing the county’s debt and public-private partnerships. Also–getting ready for the county’s 300th anniversary.