Town Talk

Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins preview the summer league in Fredericksburg.   sunshinebaseball.net

Brent Hunsinger with Friends of the Rappahannock and Ann Jurczyk with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation talk about the alarming loss of tree canopy in the region and state.   We talk about the impact of heat islands.   This

Karen Brace with Possum-Bilities at 211 William Street in Fredericksburg talk about ways animals are at risk–things like fishing lines and garden netting, lead poisoning, glue traps and rodent insect poison. We talk about ways to avoid

Scott Harris previews upcoming events at Belmont in Stafford County–including Art After Hours, Plein Air Days, Cars and Coffee and Garden Strolls.   garimelchers.org

Valarien, Cornelia Rutherford, Steven Lloyd, Cheyenne and Destiny. The Ren Faire opens at Lake Anna Winery May 11-June 9th on weekends.   Online tickets only.  varf.org

Alexis Innis talks about the need for blood–how little of time it takes but how important your blood donation is.  redcrossblood.org

Executive Director Jennifer Hurst-Wender and Education Manager Shannon Doherty tell the wide history at Germanna.  (We also learned the Rapidan River was originally named the Rapid Ann in honor of the Queen of England).  Discussion on Salubria–the

Tim Talbott, Terry Rensel and Tom Van Winkle with an update on efforts to save and preserve historic land in a fast growing region—and how the community can get involved.   cvbt.org

Sam McKelvey and Dr. Gaila Sims talk about upcoming programs at the museum.  Remember, it’s free.  famva.org    

LibertyTown Art Workshop’s D.D. Lecky previews FXBG Throwdown on June 15th in Market Square.  New name, new location from the old Sophia Street Studio Throwdown.  We also talk about First Friday and the life of a potter.