Breakfast With Barry Lee

With the announcement of the season's first major snow storm, Barry shares his frantic 'hunting trip' to find milk and the joy of shoveling snow...sort of.

Also on this episode, Angela Crawford discusses the need for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in Shenandoah and Page Counties to advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

On the final segment, Lavenda Denney with the Winchester Area SPCA announces the "You Give ... They Live" campaign whereby donations will be doubled up to a total of $25,000 to save dogs and cats.

To start off the 'new year', Barry sits down with two good buddies, Rich Weller and Jay Foreman, to chat about their "Slice Of Life" podcast. In addition to fun memories from the 70's and 80's, Rich and Jay bring a positivity and a feeling of 'belonging' to their shows.

It's the Breakfast With Barry Lee Podcast Party celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah this week!

Barry starts off the show with two sentimental stories about Christmas traditions. One involves a Christmas morning hike in memory of Kirby Lloyd and the other involves a Christmas night visit to the regional jail from an amazing mule named Grace.

Next, Brad Veach with the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival invites all to the New Year's Eve Neon Nights and Laser Show in Old Town Winchester. The show wraps up with Jeremy Sanders explaining the art of running and chugging beers at the 'Winchester Beer Mile' to benefit The Lucas Fund.

To my podcast family: There's a Christmas memory that has revisited me for nearly 35 years. I have always felt an urge to share the story, but couldn't, because it's so personal. I consulted with my wife Mary, and she gave her blessing. Barry Lee

Two opportunities this week to boost your Christmas Cheer! On the first half, Lois Hoffman and David Worthington of the Clarke County Community Band invite all ages to Armstrong Concert Hall at Shenandoah University on Sunday, December 15th at 7:30 p.m. for a fun and inspiring Christmas Concert! The performance is free but donation boxes will be in the lobby for those that want to donate to the Chain of Checks.

On the second portion, Bill Heavner of the Winchester Little Theatre chats about "I Remember Christmas", a play based on two Truman Capote stories and presented as a 'live radio play' at The Barns at Rose Hill in Berryville. Performances will be on 12/13, 12/14 and 12/15. Details and tickets at www.winchesterlittletheatre.org

On the first segment of this week's show, Barry sits down with Karen Eriksson-Lee, the founder of 'Living By His Grace Ministries', a nonprofit designed for women. Karen shares her story of turning a personal trauma into providing hope, encouragement and healing to women and their families. (www.dancingbyhisgrace.org)

On the second half, Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" presented in song and narration by Winchester Musica Viva. Artistic Director Dr. Bryce Hayes invites families to this special presentation of a classic that is sure to warm the heart of any 'Ebenezer'! (www.winchestermusicaviva.org)

This episode features the 'sounds and sights' of the season! On the first segment, Jeff Alban, Artistic Director of the Blue Ridge Singers shares the good news about their Christmas Concerts, "Golden Light". (www.blueridgesingers.org)

On the second half, Andrew Keefauver and Onna Keller with the Frederick County Parks and Recreation Department invite the community to 'Walking In A Winter Wonderland' at Clear Brook Park, 11/29 through 1/1! Details and tickets at www.fcprd.net

The leaves may be falling, but on this episode, it's 'Apple Blossom' time! Barry's guests are Marcy Obenchain Keller and Tommy Keller who have spearheaded a project to create an official vanity license plate that commemorates the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival! (details at www.thebloom.com).

Also, Barry announces that the Chain of Checks campaign to provide shelter is underway with a variety of fun-fundraisers, including Christmas movies and concerts! See the line-up at www.chainofchecks.com

On this episode, an inspiring story of overcoming the darkness of drug addiction with the guiding light of Winchester 'angels' and God. Randy Dunbar shares his emotional journey with Barry Lee.

On this episode, best selling, historical true-crime author Sharon Virts joins Barry to talk about her historical thriller, "The Grays Of Truth". The novel was inspired by true events involving one of Baltimore's most powerful families.

Also on this week's show: 'Where did all the trick-or-treaters go?' and the 2024 Chain of Checks is underway!