Director of Build Operations Mac Williams, Executive Director Jason Tickle (and by phone Kerry Crowley with USDA Rural Development) talk about ways affordable housing is happening.  Habitat is building 20 homes this year in Caroline--many of them for Caroline teachers, police officers and firefighters.  Discussion on the work Habitat of Caroline is doing to ensure all their homes have Energy Star certification.  habitatofcaroline.org

Anna Billingsley and Cait Woodward with Loisann's Hope House preview Trees of Hope at the Fredericksburg Country Club,  November 20 and 21st.   The trees can be viewed by anyone the 19th and 21st.   You can still get a tree to decorate too.  It's a fundraiser to assist the work Hope House does with homeless families.   loisannshopehouse.org

Spotsylvania Deputy Superintendent Kelly Guempel and Supervisor of Instruction Katie Simitoski talk about 4E and the 4E Education Expo at Chancellor High School on November 7th.

Vic Culp and FARC President Brian Pessolano talk about training for races, the Turkey Trot, two more Grand Prix races, the history of running in the area and the Great Train Race in 2025.

Dave Muraca and Allison Ellis preview holiday activities--the Gingerbread contest and Wee Christmas--Dollhouses and miniatures.   kenmore.org

FASCA President Rev. Herman Gladney (Senior Pastor Emmanuel AME Church), Beth Sinkler, Alexis Innis (American Red Cross Blood Services) and Clara Nsenkyire talk about the disease and helps available in the area. Also, the importance of giving blood. fascaonline.com

Dave the Computer Guy with our annual tech Spooktacular!  Monster vs. Hacker, scary hacker tales, scary movies without CGI and with CGI.   techsintheburg.com

Spotsylvania Deputy Margarita Figueroa previews the Veterans Day program in Spotsy on November 9th.    Gwen Martinez talks about the program from the perspective of a military veteran. We also talk about teen violence.

Sam McKelvey and Dr. Gaila Sims preview the Black Arts Festival on November 2nd--at Riverfront Park and Market Square.   Info on Fredericksburg History Archive, Rappahannock Recipe Roots, FAM Faire and the Living Legacies exhibit next year.  famva.org

Meghann Cotter previews the All Saints Day Remembrance service on the 29th at 5pm at Methodist Green.  Opportunities to help the Cold Weather Shelter, happy one year anniversary to Hesed House and an update on the Jeremiah Community. Next stop--City Council.  micahfredericksburg.org