We were joined at Bowling Green Country Club for our LIVE broadcast of Tourism Tuesday by Katie Long from Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce & Jeff McMillan from Luray Downtown Initiative. We talked about LDI's upcoming Tailgate fundraiser, the importance of supporting your downtown business community as well as the Page Valley Fair. For details about LDI's 2nd Annual "Pay It Forward" Tailgate Party, click here: http://downtownluray.com/events/tailgate-party-fundraiser/

We were joined in the studio today by Warren County Administrator, Doug Stanley & Front Royal Town Manager, Steve Burke. They gave us an update on road construction projects such as Leach Run Parkway, Oregon Hollow, Carson Trail and the Thompson Kiss-And-Ride. Doug talked about the upcoming traffic pattern change on Route 55/South Fork Bridge when the conversion to the new road begins to take place on Monday, August 22. They also gave us updates on the new police headquarters, Ressie Jeffries Elementary School & the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

We were joined in the studio by Melody Hotek from the Front Royal - Warren County Tree Stewards. We talked about all the great things their organization does for our community including maintaining our Tree City, USA designation, educational sessions and working with local government for planning, pruning and maintaining our tree landscape. Their upcoming class, "All About Trees" starts on September 6. For more details, download their flyer here: All About Trees 2016 Flyer or visit their website: www.treesfrontroyal.org. You can also pick up applications at the kiosk next to the Gazebo or at Samuels Public Library.

We were joined in the studio by Bev Butterfield & Judy Suddith from Lord Fairfax Community College to talk about LFCC's Luray - Page County Center. We talked about the impact LFCC's Luray-Page Center has had on their community, former students & residents as well as their upcoming 10-year anniversary celebration event: Evening With The Stars coming up on Thursday, September 15 at Luray Caverns - The Burner Barn. To download the event flyer, click here: EvngStars16_Pstr_ltr_FN Tickets are available online, at the LFCC Luray-Page County Center or at the Luray/Page County Chamber of Commerce.

We had a blast in the studio today for The Valley Business Today with Katie Long from Luray-Page Chamber of Commerce and her guests, Liz Lewis & (silent) Sara Wittig from The Mimslyn Inn. We talked about the history of The Mimslyn Inn, their massive renovations, cottages and fabulous restaurants. We also discussed all the great events they have coming up including their Farm to Table Dinner, the Sip & Create cooking class hosted by the Luray Chamber and a ton of other interesting events. For more information or to make a reservation at The Mimslyn Inn, visit their website: http://mimslyninn.com/ You can LIKE them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MimslynInn

It's not often that you can have fun and learn something at the same time. But, that's exactly what we did for this edition of Tourism Tuesday, broadcasting live from Bowling Green Country Club. Justin Kerns from Winchester-Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau with his guest, Brian Daly from Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters talked about the upcoming Civil War Weekend along with some interesting historical facts about Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters in downtown Winchester. For details about the Civil War Weekend coming up August 19 - 21, click here.

We were joined in the studio today by Ryan Spitzer, Strasburg Town Manager & the newest member of his staff, Michelle Bixler, Economic Development & Marketing Manager. We talked about Michelle's new position and what duties & responsibilities she will assume with this newly created position. We also discussed current Strasburg town projects such as Rev-Up Strasburg, Community Business Launch, the Community Development Block Grant and Phase 3 of the Streetscape project. To get more details about what's happening in the town of Strasburg, visit their website: http://www.strasburgva.com/ Like them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/townofstrasburg

We were joined in the studio today for The Valley Women Today by Mary Costello Daniel. Mary juggles being a mom, wife and full time attorney with her law practice, The Daniel Group, Attorneys at Law PC. She currently serves on the Board of Supervisors for Clarke County and still makes time to give back to her community through her involvement in Rotary and other non-profits in her community. We talked about her upbringing and the importance of having a strong support network of friends and family as well as what she feels is her civic duty to serve in a political capacity representing the citizens and her neighbors in Berryville/Clarke County. Send an email to [email protected] if you know someone who would make a great guest on the show! The Front Royal Women's Resource Center will continue to co-host this segment on the third Thursday of each month.

We were joined in the studio today by Niki Cales, President of the Front Royal - Warren County Chamber of Commerce. We talked about the New Teacher Reception that was happening during our show at Skyline High School, the chamber's upcoming event, Brew & Blues as well as other projects and events happening at the chamber such as the Candidates Forum in October and their Leadership Front Royal - Warren County program that they're currently accepting applications for. For more information and to buy your tickets to Brew & Blues, click here: http://brewandblues.com/ Follow the event on Facebook by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/frontroyalbrewblues Download the flyer for Brew & Blues here: BB2016_8.5x11 For more information about all the other things happening at the chamber, visit their website: http://www.frontroyalchamber.com/