Heard every weekday morning from 8-9am on NewsTalk 1230, WFVA, host Ted Schubel talks with Fredericksburg, Virginia, area leaders about events and issues affecting the region.
Town Talk REcent Episodes
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg SPCA
Kathleen Daley-Becker and Von Young preview this year’s Fur Ball, taking place August 23rd at the Fredericksburg Convention Center! It’s the biggest night of the year for animal lovers—and a critical fundraiser supporting the lifesaving work of
LISTEN: Town Talk/Blosser Education Advocacy
Adam Blosser talks about how families of students with special needs can prepare for the upcoming school year. We discuss the importance of the Parent Input Statement in the IEP (Individualized Education Program) process, why your voice
LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
CEO & Producing Artistic Director Patrick A’Hearn talks about current show, “Next to Normal.” We also preview “Sound of Music,” beginning mid-August. We also talk about the process of choosing shows and actors. riversidedt.com
LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW President Troy Paino
Dr. Paino talks about the value of a liberal arts education, the benefits of a smaller student body/class sizes and the challenges of AI.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock Education Farm
Rich Larochelle, Januari and Barb talk about a new way of providing fresh food to the hungry in the region. rappahannockfarm.org or email: rappahannockeducationfarm@gmail.com
LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock River Habitat for Humanity
Jason Tickle with an overview as we approach the beginning of building in Ladysmith. How you can get involved as a volunteer. How you can get involved financially. crrhfh.org
LISTEN: Town Talk/Leashes of Valor
Jason Haag and Chris Bowers. The non-profit provides service dogs to post 9/11 veterans. Updates on the need for fosters, partnerships with area businesses and the need for monthly donors. leashesofvalor.org or info@leashesofvalor.org
LISTEN: Brompton Community School
Middle School teacher Cyndi Creighton and Founder/Director Amber Dawson talk about the K-8 school in Fredericksburg. We talk about the master-based learning model, the curriculum, the outdoor focus and risky play. bromptoncommunityschool.org
LISTEN: Town Talk/Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center
A place and a process–giving voice, hope and healing to abused children. Elizabeth McNally talks about the importance of forensic nurses in their work. Safe Harbor has applied for a grant to teach the community how to
LISTEN: Town Talk/Legal Aid Works
Executive Director Ann Kloeckner talks about disaster planning. Whether it’s from a hurricane, or a tornado, storm or fire, there are documents you will need to produce. We talk about what to set aside and where to
