Jim Orband is back in the studio today to answer your toughest gardening questions! We'll also talk with the chairs of this year's Virginia Beach Historic Home and Garden Tour. Later, a check-in with our favorite movie critic, Mal Vincent, about what's going on in Mal's World. Join us at 440-2665 and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

Norfolk is home to the only NATO Command in North America and is the only permanent NATO headquarters outside of Europe. The Norfolk NATO Festival is the longest continuously running festival in the Hampton Roads region. Its mission is to recognize and promote the international influence of Norfolk's NATO Command. On today's HearSay, we'll discuss the significance of this year's celebration given the current political climate with the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, French General Denis Mercier, and bring you a breakdown of events. Join us at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

**Update: Governor Bob McDonnell has advised us that he has a scheduling conflict, so our conversation with him will be Tuesday, April 25. We'll open our lines on a number of timely and topical issues including the sentencing of Norfolk Treasurer Anthony Burfoot to six years in prison on public corruption charges. Join us at 440-2665 and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

STEM Education is a curriculum which educates students in four specific disciplines: science, technology, engineering and mathematics. In the United States, 10 of the 14 fastest-growing industries require STEM training. While the curriculum is beneficial for all students, efforts to expose young women to these fields have steadily increased. Today, we're talking to some of the leading women in STEM fields. Join us at 440-2665 and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

April 16, 2017 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Virginia Tech Massacre. Today we're taking time to reflect on that fateful day in history and examine its impact on mental health and gun policies on college campuses. Later, we'll talk with Ambassador Ryan Crocker about the Syrian conflict. We'll also check in with our favorite movie critic, Mal Vincent, for this week in Mal's World. Join us at 440-2665 and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

Hampton Roads is one of eight Great American Defense Communities, recognized for creating a high quality of life for military families through myriad services and programs. On today's HearSay, we're highlighting a few of those organizations. Join us to learn about the Adopt An Airmanprogram, Blue Ribbon schools and the Wounded Warriors Internship Initiative at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

Hampton Roads is home to many military service members and their families, both veteran and active duty. What employment opportunities are available to transitioning veterans, veterans and military spouses? We'll explore local resources with some of the organizers behind military employment initiatives. But first, we're joined by base commanders for an in-depth look at the installations in our region.

The Five Star Family Award is given to one Hampton Roads junior enlisted family from each branch of military service that best represents a commitment to serving others through volunteerism. Today, we're talking with recipients of the award about their volunteerism and their favorite ways to give back to the community. Join us at 440-2665 and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, you'll want to tune in to today's show. Now in its second year, Norfolk's first dedicated gaming festival, Pixelfest, kicks off April 7! Irish tenor Anthony Kearns has a performance at the Kimball Theatre, and the 17th Annual Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival gets underway Saturday. We'll bring you event details and check in with our favorite film critic Mal Vincent. Join us at 440-2665 and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

On today's HearSay, we're highlighting local service organizations and providing resources for those interested in volunteering throughout the community. Later, guest host Joe Flanagan talks with the Girl Scouts about how cookie sales are teaching young girls lessons in marketing and entrepreneurship. What's your favorite Girl Scout cookie? Let us know at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.