New Executive Director Rebecca Purdy talks about her decision to pursue the position.  Joy O'Toole previews the Rappahannock Writers' Conference on November 9th.   librarypoint.org/writers-conference

Lisa Dolan, Michelle Patton-Swisher and Rene' Daniels preview Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness.  It's October 18-19 at the Southpoint Walmart in Spotsylvania.  Donations collected for Treasure House.

Aimee Hardy previews the Josh Hardy Superhero Celebration on October 19th, 6-9pm  at Strangeways Brewing on Lansdowne Road.  It's free. Donations go to the Fairy Godmother Project.   We talk about the impact Josh Hardy had during his ten years.

Dr. Eric Chang and Dr. Avinash Narayana talk about the use of robotic surgery with Mary Washington Healthcare.  Both doctors say robotic surgery means quicker healing and less pain.   MWHC has been using robots since 2008.   There's a Robotic Surgery Expo at the Mary Washington Hospital atrium on November 1 from 9:30-2:30.   robotics.mwhc.com

Stafford Schools are among the fastest growing schools in the state.  Jason Towery and Chris Fulmer talk about the building of High School 6, Elementary 18 and Elementary 19--and the need for more.   Updates on future plans for Drew Middle School and Hartwood Elementary.

Erin Perkins and Megan Webb talk about flu shots, rabies, wells and septic systems.

Anne Darron, Chuck Fennell and Kelly Johnson talk about efforts to preserve the Mary Washington Monument.  There's a matching gift opportunity through December 31st.   Discussion on renovations to the Caretakers Lodge.   washingtonheritagemuseums.org

Jason Tickle and Mac Williams talk about plans to build 20 homes in Ladysmith.   Some changes are being implemented that could mean a change in how long it takes to build homes and may make some parts of the project easier for volunteers.   habitatofcaroline.org

Anne Little and Karen Tavakoli talk about Saturday's Fredericksburg Native Plant Festival and the Free Tree Giveaway on the 20th.  Info at treefredericksburg.org