Town Talk

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Town Talk: American Red Cross Blood Services

Alexis Innis talks about the slow down in giving blood in the summer. 62% of the population is eligible to give..but only 3% give. She says if everyone eligible gave once a year there wouldn’t be shortages. 

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Town Talk: Washington Heritage Musuems

Anne Darron and Chuck Fennell talk about a capital campaign to raise 1.6 million dollars for upgrades around the Mary Washington monument and caretaker’s house.  We preview 4th of July and the reading of the Declaration of

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Town Talk: Micah/Jeremiah Community

Micah’s Meghann Cotter talks about plans for the Jeremiah Community–smaller homes, but not tiny homes.   A public hearing is scheduled July 10th with the Fredericksburg Planning Commission.   micahfredericksburg.org

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Town Talk: SAWs Virginia

Executive Director Wayne Murphy talks about the free ramps SAWs provides. He walks us thru the process and talks about the freedom a ramp provides.   SAWs needs volunteers and donors.   sawsramps.org 

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Town Talk: Dave the Computer Guy

Dave the Computer Guy talks about keeping tech safe during summertime, surge protectors, vpn and secure passwords.   techsintheburg.com

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Town Talk: Central Rappahannock Regional Library

Downtown Fredericksburg Branch Manager Craig Graziano and Salem Church Assistant Branch Manger/Youth Services Department Head Annie Brulatour talk about the benefits of summer reading and Grow A Reader.  We also talk about lunch at the library and

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Town Talk: Author Jim Hall

Jim Hall talks about his book:  “Condemned for Love in Old Virginia–The Lynching of Arthur Jordan.”  jim-hall-author.com

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Town Talk: UMW Summer Science Institute

Randy Reif, Sarah Smith and Diane Baker talk about the 10-week, full-summer experience for students in the sciences at UMW.   It’s about research.

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Town Talk: Rappahannock United Way/Prosper Mentoring

Kristen Reed and Nick Vosburg (phone) talk about Prosper Mentoring.  It’s designed to help women reach a higher level of economic stability. It’s a 12 month program.  Info at rappahannockunitedway.org    Deadline to apply is July 17.

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Town Talk: Leashes of Valor

Karen Meadows and Lisa Berry talk about the training of service dogs for veterans.  There’s a big need in the area for people to become fosters.   leashesofvalor.org