Frederick County Parks and Rec celebrates 25 years of holiday magic with the opening of their "Walking In A Winter Wonderland" at Clearbrook Park on 11/28. Barry' guest on the show is Onna Keller, Program Supervisor with FCPRD who describes all the fun details and activities. For details and tickets, log on to www.fcprd.net

(Half of the opening night proceeds on 11/28 will benefit the Chain of Checks charity campaign. Details at www.chainofchecks.com)

What was that creature that emerged briefly from the Shenandoah River, and then disappeared? How could it be true? On this episode, filmmaker and co-owner of Mirandum Pictures, Colin J. Mason and Executive Producer Parson Brown join Barry to talk about their upcoming film, "River Maid - A Short Folk Tale".

Katie Devolites, Executive Director of the Adult Care Center of Northern Shenandoah Valley joins Barry on the first half of the show to talk about the upcoming move into the Center's new home on Amherst Street in Winchester! Katie also talks about the kickoff of their Capital Campaign and the services the Center provides to adults who are coping with physical or cognitive challenges.

Also joining Barry this week is Robyn Miller, Executive Director of WATTS (Winchester Area Temporary Transitional Shelter) to chat about their 'Cheesin' for a reason' grilled cheese and tomato soup fundraiser and Thanksgiving Day Turkey Run.

A double-header on this week's show:

Kiwanis Club of Winchester Community Pancake Day to support foster families through Froggy's Closet. Guests are Carleton Rio, Pancake Day Chairman, and Kevin Brandriff, Executive Director of Families Reaching Out Group.

Part 2 is 'Mustaches For Kids' (M4K) where men in Shenandoah County and beyond pledge to grow their best (or worst) facial hair creations to support Blue Ridge CASA For Children which provides trained volunteer advocates for children in foster care. Blue Ridge CASA CEO Angela Crawford is Barry's guest.

Barry's guest on the show this week is Shalini Mikos, Chair of the Executive Leadership Team for the Walk To End Alzheimer's on 11/1 at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley. Shalini brings a message to caregivers that they are not alone, that help and resources are available. For more information or to sign up for the walk, log on to www.act.alz.org/nsv

On this episode, Barry looks back on how the Chain of Checks charitable campaign got started in 1986, and some of the various milestones that occurred over 39 years in helping local nonprofit agencies.

In addition, Barry shares two powerful letters from children that he received during the 2006 campaign that speak to basic human needs and pure kindness.

Betty Kilby Baldwin and Phoebe Kilby, the authors of the 2021 book, "Cousins: Connected Through Slavery, A Black Woman and a White Woman Discover Their Past and Each Other" will be at Laurel Ridge Community College in Middletown on October 11th for a special presentation.

Barry's guest this week is the Reverend Laura Douglass who was part of the collaboration to bring the authors to Laurel Ridge for the free presentation entitled: Reaching Across The Racial Divide. To learn more. log on to www.laurelridge.edu/kilby

A double-header this week on the podcast:

1) Patricia Brewer and Mandy Foxley share information about the October 11th 'Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention' at Sherando High School. "When people come together, hope can win!" Details at www.afsp.org/stephenscity

2) Rick Miller invites golfers to help the Salvation Army put turkeys on Thanksgiving and Christmas plates for those in need. To register or donate: www.bit.ly/turkeysforsharing25

On this episode, Barry shares the story of a recent encounter in the Strasburg, VA Food Lion parking lot.

Community Connect & Serve takes place on Thursday, 9/25 from 3 to 7 p.m. at 399 Apple Pie Ridge Road in Winchester. This event helps nonprofits and faith-based groups to network and share, plus helps potential volunteers find the organization that meets their interest and heart. Barry's three guests are: Jennifer Volkmann (CCAP Volunteer Coordinator), Jennifer Ritenour (MSV Volunteer Coordinator) and Andrea Cosans (Executive Director, CCAP).

Nonprofits can register at www.regionalchamber.biz