Town Talk

James Monroe senior Mei Mei, Leslie and John Leahy preview the Ceili Leahy Day of Service on September 10th.   It's for JM students.  clserviceproject.org

Future apprentice, Aspen.   Tim O'Hara hosts education programs thru Dispatches from the Forest.  Nugget and Karen Brace.  Information on state regulations on those who care for animals and staying safe from disease.

Kevin Bartram talks about his book, Great Teachers:  Exploring Excellence in Education.  Profiles of eight of the country's best teachers.    kevinpbartram.com

Marc Lyons and Robert Biedermann talk about preview themes and topics.

Youth Services Coordinator Darcie Caswell and MakerLab Specialist at IdeaSpace, Simon Watts.  Discussion on what's offered at IdeaSpace, Summer Reading, summer lunch and the use of apps.

Emily Smith with Allen and Allen and Ann Kloeckner with Legal Aid Works--one of the 20 Hometown Heroes in Virginia.  Info on all the winners at allenandallen.com

Meghann Cotter talks about the Jeremiah Community and the plan for small houses.  Also, ways you can volunteer locally.

A discussion about the book,  The Great "What Ifs" of the American Civil War. Edited by Chris Mackowski and Brian Matthew Jordan.  Also a discussion of the Emerging Civil War--emergingcivilwar.com

Shirley Eye and Ken Lapin talk about the nearly 85 year history of the Fredericksburg Host Lions.  We talk about their projects, fundraisers and the need for new members.

Executive Director Sarah Perry talks about Bee Week--it's here!   Update on plans for their 56 acres in the Fredericksburg Industrial Park and what's needed to pay off the loan.