Town Talk

Annie Brulatour at the Salem Church Library and Collection and Customer Services Coordinator Adriana Puckett with a library update--you can go back inside on Monday.  Details on the Adult Winter Reading and virtual events.

Special Olympics Virginia President Rick Jeffrey previews the 30th annual Polar Plunge in Virginia Beach on the 5th.   He also talks about the return of the state basketball tournament to Stafford and rebuilding after COVID.

Mary Chamberlin with the Rappahannock Area Health District talks about the still high, but starting to decrease COVID numbers.  We talk about what kind of mask to wear and how omicron is less severe, not mild.

Maureen Bartosh with 25-30 Espresso and Andie Ayers with Fairy Godmother Project.  Maureen talks about her support as a business owner to a non-profit like FGP.  She also talked about Mo Brew her and focus on helping women coffee farmers.

Jason Tickle (and Jeanie Barbaro in the second segment) talk about the 502 Direct Loan, income guidelines, opportunities to volunteer or contribute.   habitatofcaroline.org

April Burch talks about the impact of on-again-off-again school, the H.A.N.D.S program, scholarships and grants for teachers and the Race Toward Autism Acceptance and Family Festival on April 2nd in Fredericksburg.

Janel Donohue talks about Rappahannock United Way's tax program (ruwfreetaxes.org), Prosper Community Workshops and Prosper Students Workshops, and the Ride United program

Samantha Shoukas with the Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care talks about the annual Point In Time homeless count and the need for more volunteers.  There's also a need for donations of backpacks from the community.

Stafford Extension Agent Guy Mussey and Maser Gardener Karen Brace preview the annual Seed Swap on the 29th at the Rowser Building from 9:30-1.  It's free!  mgacra.org for info.   Also info on Master Gardeners of the Central Rappahannock Area.

Producing Artistic Director Patrick A'Hearn and Marketing Director Kendric Walpole.  Update on the next big show to begin mid-March and plans to let more of the region (and beyond) know about the shows at Riverside.