Town Talk

Jason Tickle with an overview as we approach the beginning of building in Ladysmith.   How you can get involved as a volunteer. How you can get involved financially.   crrhfh.org

Jason Haag and Chris Bowers. The non-profit provides service dogs to post 9/11 veterans.   Updates on the need for fosters, partnerships with area businesses and the need for monthly donors.   leashesofvalor.org or [email protected]

Middle School teacher Cyndi Creighton and Founder/Director Amber Dawson talk about the K-8 school in Fredericksburg.  We talk about the master-based learning model, the curriculum, the outdoor focus and risky play.  bromptoncommunityschool.org

A place and a process--giving voice, hope and healing to abused children.  Elizabeth McNally talks about the importance of forensic nurses in their work.  Safe Harbor has applied for a grant to teach the community how to spot and report abuse.  safeharborva.org

Executive Director Ann Kloeckner talks about disaster planning.  Whether it's from a hurricane, or a tornado, storm or fire, there are documents you will need to produce.  We talk about what to set aside and where to keep it.    To develop a checklist go to ladrc.org.  Info on the work of Legal Aid Works:  legalaidworks.org

Libby Humphries talks about the Fredericksburg Therapeutic Docket.  This new specialty docket in District focuses on misdemeanor offenses where the defendant has serious mental illness.  It will provide earlier interventions than often possible on felony specialty dockets.

Meghann Cotter with an update on the Jeremiah Community.   We also talk about the potential impact of budget cuts, and dealing with the  heat.   micahfredericksburg.org

"Bridging Troubled Waters, A Memoir."   Ambassador Bridgewater--from Fredericksburg--reflects growing up in segregated Fredericksburg to becoming a Foreign Service Officer.   She talks about her time in South Africa and work and friendship with Nelson Mandela.

Sean Bonney and Raya Nickerson.   Sean is getting ready to retire after 30+ years with the library.  Raya is taking his place as the new Director of Community Engagement.   Sean has not only seen the library enter and thrive with technology--he's implemented most of it.   It's a fascinating look back.    We also talk about Summer Reading and Fun Fests.   librarypoint.org

Dave Muraca and Allison Ellis preview 4th of July at Ferry Farm in Stafford.  $10-4.  $1.00 admission ages 3-up.   Parking and shuttle details at kenmore.org