Joining Barry this week is Tony LaRosa, the Founder and Managing Director of the Interplanetary Chamber of Commerce. The nonprofit has members representing all six continents with a focus on commercial space. www.interplanetarychamber.com

Tony is also the Director of Aviation at Shenandoah University and talks about the newly created 'Certificate of Air Traffic Control' program.

This week, Barry shares another in his ongoing ponderings of "Why Is It?" His monologue revolves around the number one thing that will kill his appetite when dining out at a restaurant.

Plus ... a review of the local 250th/4th of July celebrations going on in the Winchester / Frederick County area ... and ...

A 'Christmas In July' film fundraiser on July 13th to benefit the 2026 Chain of Checks campaign.

Barry's guest on this episode is Larry Weiss, the Executive Director of the Winchester Education Foundation. Larry shares the exciting news that Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Valerie Smith is bringing her acoustic band to the Patsy Cline Theater at Handley High School on 8/1 and 8/2 for the 'live' stage debut of her groundbreaking musical narrative, "Maggie's Journal". Maggie is Valerie's great-grandmother and the songs are drawn directly from Maggie's 19th century journal. The performances are a fundraiser to provide new seating and carpeting in the Patsy Cline Theater. Info: www.winchestereducationfoundation.org Tickets: www.thevaleriesmith.com

Local history takes the spotlight on the week's show. Becky Ebert with the Winchester Frederick County VA 250 highlights upcoming events that tie in local history to America's 250th birthday (www.visitwinchesterva.com)

Ron Graham invites the community to celebrate the 70th birthday of the Historic Route 11 Drive-In, Saturday, June 20th in Stephens City. (www.route11drivein.com)

Joining Barry this week is 'Tim Y The History Guy' (Tim Youmans) who has developed 3 Revolutionary War Period guided and self-guided tours in Winchester, VA, as part of the Winchester-Frederick County VA250 celebration. The tours focus on Rev War figures and structures.

www.visitwinchesterva.com

A double feature this week on the show:

1- The Godfrey Miller Center in Winchester is celebrating 50 years of programs and services for older adults. Anna Lehman, Program Coordinator shares the center's history and upcoming events. (www.godfreymillercenter.org)

2-The ChildSafe Center in Winchester has expanded and improved their healing spaces for children. Executive Director Kelly Bober invites the community to their 'open house' on June 10th (www.childsafecenter.com)

With our nation's 250th anniversary right around the corner, bestselling historical fiction author Sharon Virts from Leesburg has a new book series ("Fields Of Honor") available that focuses on the second generation after the American Revolution.

Sharon talks about her love of blending historical research with psychological suspense and immersive storytelling.

www.sharonvirts.com

Two guests join Barry this week:

Terry Stoehr with the James Wood Class of 1976 shares details of their upcoming 50th reunion and the detective work it took for the committee to locate classmates.

Fairy Godmother Sharia Des Jardins invites all ages to the 5th Annual Flutterby Fairy Festival at Willow Grove Farm on June 6th. The magical event benefits the Evans Home For Children.

On May 7th, C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation held a special day of fishing for adults with disabilities at the Winchester-Frederick Conservation Club. Local volunteer Steven Shafron coordinated the event with the Foundation and lined up the sponsors and volunteers that made it possible. Barry took his microphone to the lake and interviewed some of the volunteers and organizations that made it happen.

www.castforkids.org

A very 'special' guest joins Barry this week: Elena Jeannotte, Executive Director of 'Special Love, Inc.' shares how this nonprofit organization supports children with cancer and their families through free programs like Camp Fantastic, family getaways, emergency financial aid and scholarships.

www.specialove.org