It was Tourism Tuesday - Shenandoah County edition - today with co-host Kary Haun from Shenandoah County Tourism and her guest, Morgan Breeden from Bryce Resort. We talked about all the fun winter things Bryce Resort has to offer including skiing (lessons if you don't know how), snowboarding and tubing. Morgan also told us about a few of their upcoming events such as Winterfest, wine dinners and even live music every weekend in the Copper Kettle Bar & Lounge. For more details and full schedule of events, pricing or to book a ski lesson, visit their website: http://www.bryceresort.com

We were joined in the studio today by Lts. Matthew & Laura Tidman with Salvation Army. They gave us an update on the success of the holiday season from their kettle campaign, food drives and Angel Tree donations. We also discussed how you can still help after the holidays via donations of food, clothing, coats and monetary donations. Donations are accepted at 357 Cloud Street between 10am - 6pm Monday through Friday and until 5pm on Saturday. For more information about how you can help, visit their website: http://virginiasalvationarmy.org/frontroyalva/ways-to-help/family-stores/

We were joined in the studio today by Jenny Grooms, Director of Development for Winchester Medical Center Foundation to talk about the new Cancer Center located on the Winchester Medical Center campus. Jenny explained how the capital campaign worked, how the money raised was used and how you can still contribute to the center or to your local hospital foundation. For more details, visit their website: http://vhsbuildinghope.org/

We were joined in the studio today by Jason Shaffer from World's Away Events in Middletown. We talked about their event space that can be rented for weddings, bridal parties, family functions, corporate events and more. Jason also told us about their "escape room" event that starts on Friday "Canal Street Blues" and offered our listeners a discounted price if you enter the promo code "River" on their tickets page. To reserve your date for Canal Street Blues, click here to visit their booking page; then, click here to pre-purchase the ticket with your special discount code. For more details about World's Away Events and all the great services they offer, visit their website: http://www.worldsaway.net/ or LIKE them on Facebook.

We were joined in the studio for The Valley Business Today by Niki Cales, President of the Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce. We talked about the chamber's recent move from Chester Street to 201 E. 2nd Street in Front Royal. We also discussed the upcoming Marc Willson seminar: Team Eventacular happening on January 9th at Samuels Public Library from 6pm - 8pm. For more details about the event or to register for the free seminar, click here: http://lfsbdc.org/event/team-eventacular-front-royal/

We were joined in the studio for Tourism Tuesday by Gina Hilliard from Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce and her guest, Lindi Jenkins from Faithbrooke Barn & Vineyard to talk about Faithbrooke's upcoming Wedding Showcase to be held on Sunday, January 8th from 1pm 4pm. We discussed the great reasons why brides choose Luray (and the Shenandoah Valley) for their wedding and talked about all the vendors who are participating in Faithbrooke's show this year. For more details about the show, visit their website: http://www.faithbrooke.com/fbv-wedding-showcase

We had an absolute blast in the studio today! It was a half day for the staff so we spent some time on the show talking about our favorite Christmas traditions (along with what we dislike about the holiday) and gave our take on New Year's resolutions. It was quite an entertaining segment.

We were joined in the studio today by Jeanne Mezzatesta from Blue Ridge Hospice. We talked about the important distinction in services between for-profit and not-for-profit hospice organizations. Blue Ridge Hospice, operating for over 35 years in the Shenandoah Valley is a non-profit that depends on community donations to help provide many of their ancillary services. For more information about how you can help, visit their website: www.brhospice.org

On The Valley Business Today we had the opportunity to speak with outgoing Winchester Mayor, Liz Minor. She was guest of Emily & Danita from the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber. We talked about her 36-year tenure in public service to the City of Winchester including the last 12 years as mayor. She recounted her proudest accomplishments and talked about what an honor and joy it's been to serve the citizens of Winchester in such a valuable way.

We were joined in the studio today by Elise Stine-Dolinar from United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley and her guest, Jennifer Locke from member agency, Blue Ridge Legal Services. They are a civil legal aid society that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of the Shenandoah Valley and Roanoke Valley of Virginia. We talked about the importance of giving to the United Way's annual campaign, their goal and all the easy ways to make your donation(s). Visit their website for all the details: http://www.unitedwaynsv.org/ and stay up to date on all their fundraisers and member agency news by following them on Facebook - including their upcoming Rubbermaid Sale that starts at 8am in the Belk parking lot of Apple Blossom Mall. Jennifer from Blue Ridge Legal Services told us about the services they offer to those in need at no charge, specifically in Jennifer's case to those involved in domestic violence situations. For more information about their services, visit their website: http://www.brls.org/