Special Olympics Virginia volunteer, coach, Area 11 Council committee member, Plunger and former intern Abby Farley talks about her commitment and how its changed her.   We talk about coaching needs and volunteer needs with the "Young Athletes" group.  State Basketball Championships this weekend in Henrico.   specialolympicsva.org

Michael Stebar and Elizabeth Johnson-Young talk about the six day slice of college coursework and campus life for high-schoolers July 13-19.   Open to rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors.   Application deadline is March 21st. umw.edu/summer/sep

The Weather Channel's Richard Lewelling tells us why we likely won't see a big blizzard from this latest storm.  And, he says, it's possible we've seen the last of winter storms this season.   Snow long!

Anne Little--one of the founders of the Virginia Bluebird Society-- previews her Bluebird monitor training session on March 1 at the downtown library.   She talks about building the correct nestbox, the need for monitors, and resources: virginiabluebirds.org, NAbluebirdsociety.org, sialis.org

Dave Muraca and Allison Ellis talk about Presidents' Day at George Washington's boyhood home:  10-3.   Free parking on-site.   $5 for adults.  Kids 17 and under free.  kenmore.org

Executive Director Elizabeth McNally and Board President Troy Skebo talk about the impact Safe Harbor has on the region.  It's often referred to as a place and a process that gives a voice and healing to children victims of child abuse.  safeharborva.org

Gran and Gracie are grandmother and granddaughter.   They've written one book--with another being planned.   We talk with Gran--Theresa Payne of Spotsylvania. There's a book signing February 16th from noon to 4 at R & R Antiques at 1001 Caroline Street, downtown Fredericksburg. Gran and Gracie's Amazing Adventures can be purchased on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Photo:  Johnny Leach

President Janel Donohue talks about Prosper Taxes, Prosper Mentoring and Prosper Students.   rappahannockunitedway.org

Dr. Daniel Carlson talks about programs available at Mary Washington Healthcare. We talk about A-fib, POTS, a good diet for heart health and exercise.   practices.mwhc.com

Providing all kinds of help to families and children with cancer or serious blood disorders.   ASK has been well-known over the years in the Richmond area.   ASK is now in the Fredericksburg area.  Executive Director Amy Gotkin and Dr. Christina Wiedl with Children's National and the Children's National clinic at Mary Washington.