Town Talk

Preview of the community celebration of Martin Luther King.  This Sunday, January 19th at James Monroe High School on Washington Avenue in Fredericksburg.  The Rev. Aaron Dobynes with Shiloh Old Site Baptist Church and Xavier Richardson with the Partner

Sarah Walsh with Rappahannock United Way talks about the free tax service.  Who it helps, how you can volunteer.  www.ruwfreetaxes.org 373-0041

UMW's Bill Crawley previews the William B. Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series.   It runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays January 21-April 14th.   umw.edu/greatlives

Preview of the 21st annual Empty Bowl Fundraiser by Empowerhouse.  Sarah Hanson and Kathy Anderson.  empowerhouseva.org      To volunteer: [email protected]

Preview of the Seed Swap in Stafford on January 25th at the Rowser Building in Stafford with Karen Brace and Tracy Blevins.

UMW's Dr.Stephen Farnsworth is co-author of "Late Night with Trump:  Political Humor and the American Presidency."

Grease at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts thru March 15.   Patrick Ahearn from the Riverside and four cast members on what you'll experience.  It's a high energy show with a high energy cast.   riversidedt.com

Dave the Computer Guy from Techs in the Burg talks about the end of support next week for Windows 7, strong passwords and securing accounts.

General Assembly preview with Caroline Delegate Bobby Orrock from the 54th District.  Topics include guns, right-to-work, ERA, raising the minimum wage and education.

City Councilman Chuck Frye and City Police Captain Brian Layton.  Preview of the 6th annual Fredericksburg Gun Give-Back. It's voluntary.  January 11th from 10-2.  Voluntary event open to anyone.  No questions asked.