Town Talk

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Healthy Generations Area on Aging

Executive Director Pat Holland says the organization helps older adults stay independent and connected to their communities. Healthy Generations provides services such as transportation, nutrition programs, caregiver support, Medicare counseling, and in-home assistance for seniors.  Senior Cafe’s

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Camp Rainbow Connection

Vicky Butler and Rob Billingsley preview this year’s Camp Rainbow Connection — a weeklong summer camp that gives adults with intellectual disabilities the chance to build friendships, enjoy new experiences, and create lasting memories, while also providing

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

Ryan Quint and Mary O’Neill preview Memorial Day weekend at the National Cemetery in Fredericksburg.  The 31st annual luminaria is Saturday night (the 23rd) from 8-11.   A short ceremony will be Monday (the 25th)  at 10am.   

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Virginia Community Food Connections

Virginia Community Food Connections Executive Director Candice Armstrong talks about the organization’s work connecting families with healthy local food while supporting area farmers. At the Farmer’s Market, shoppers using EBT can visit the Market Tokens tent to

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Karen Brace

Skunks get a bad reputation, but Karen Brace says these striped little creatures are some of nature’s most misunderstood animals. Karen joined us in studio with Frick and Frank — two skunk ambassadors and biological brothers —

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Friends of the Rappahannock

What’s happening with the Rappahannock River? Brent Hunsinger and Daria Christian of Friends of the Rappahannock joined us to break down the alarming drop in river levels, concerns over data centers and water.  We reviewed some of

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock River Habitat for Humanity

Mac Williams and Jason Tickle discussed the ongoing need for veterans to apply for housing and for volunteers to help build homes for veterans. They explained that the homes are designed with zero-step entry for accessibility and

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Scott Harris

University of Mary Washington Museums Executive Director Scott Harris joins the conversation to discuss local VA250 commemorative events and upcoming programs at Gari Melchers Home and Studio and the James Monroe Museum. As he prepares for retirement,

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Auravet Mobile Vet

Dr. Lindsey Aebli and Kaitlynn Scharapowa discuss their work in the region and their partnership with the Fredericksburg SPCA.     auravetcare.com

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg SPCA

From the SPCA:  Von Young and Andrea Chum From Auravet:  Dr. Lindsey Aebli and Kaitlynn Schaarapowa We talk about Compassionate Care Camp, the Fur Ball in August and Go BIG and Go HOME Adoption Event.  The SPCA