Town Talk

Topics include an update the city's Comprehensive Plan.  You don't have to live in 22401 to participate.   fredericksburgva.gov/forward.  We also talk about data centers, the new firehouse and the new visitor's center.

Janet Douberly and Christie Hoerneman preview the Down Home Ball on October 19th.   Updates on plans for the Belman Road property and fall planting and gardening.   downtowngreens.org

Library Director Martha Hutzel is retiring after nearly ten years. She's held various positions with the library for nearly 40 years.   We look back and ahead.  librarypoint.org

Taryn Snyder and Jon Reynolds talk about productions in the 2024 season. Season tickets available.  The Princeton Review recently ranked UMW is listed as a Best College Theatre, placing among the top 25 in the country. Many alums are working on Broadway.   Do you know about UMW Theatre Road Trip?   fredtix.com 654-1111.

John Coker, Danelle Rose and Chris Allen preview October in the City.   Businesses have signed up to create scarecrows and they'll compete in a number of categories.  There's Treats in the Streets and a costume stroll.  fxbgscarecrows.com  Something new this year--on October 12th  the Canal Quarter Walking Cat Tour.

Jacquez Linder Long (Director), Matt Beary (Barry Mann) and Ashlee Waldbaur (Carol King) talk about Beautiful:  The Carol King Musical at Riverside thru November 10.

Courtney Harris and Cathleen Pessolano preview FGP's Day of Giving on the 27th and Carter's Crusaders Golf Tournament on October 4th.   It's Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month.  fgpinfo.org

Stratford Hall President Karen Daley previews the weekend Wine and Oyster Festival 10-6 Saturday/11-4 on Sunday. We talk about Stratford Hall's history, the Great House, a great history podcast that they produce, and Stratford Hall's place in Colonial and American history.  stratfordhall.org

Kathy Anderson talks about their work to help victims of domestic violence.  She also talks about a budget need.  Empowerhouse has a $200,000 budget need.   empowerhouseva.org

Kathryn Willis and Jenna Edwards preview Pizza Palooza on the 21st at Riverfront Park and talk about the Fredericksburg Este Association. We also talk about Lafayette anniversary events this fall.    fred-este.org