Town Talk

Building should start in June in Ladysmith.  Jason Tickle and Western Caroline Supervisor Jeff Black with updates on how you can help and ways to volunteer.   crrhfl.org

Jody Lewandowski and Tracy McPeck talk about summer reading, music on the steps and Workforce Support Services.   librarypoint.org

MC and Saige join Cornelia Rutherford to preview the last three weeks of the Ren Faire.   12-year old Saige and her mom are new the Virginia Renaissance Faire and they're already planning their roles for next year.   varf.org    Remember, tickets can only be purchased for the event at Lake Anna Winery online.

Later this month, Heidi Tippett begins the nearly 200 mile/14 day hike across England west-to-east from the Irish Sea to the North Sea to raise money for Mental Health America Fredericksburg Region.   Tippett is a social worker in Spotsylvania County Schools and in private practice.   To donate and follow her progress:  https://heiditippett.wixsite.com/coasttocoast/donate

Germanna Community College President Dr. Janet Gullickson retires at the end of June. We talk with her about her eight years at GCC and challenges facing the next president.  Info on an upcoming Gala to honor Dr. Gullickson and raise money for Germanna students.

Living Legacies opens on May 30th at the Fredericksburg Area Museum.  It tells the African-American story in Fredericksburg. Stories you've heard. Many you haven't.   City Vice-Mayor Chuck Frye and Dr. Gaila Sims with the Fredericksburg Area Museum.   famva.org

Capt. Jon Henson with Stafford Fire and Rescue's Swift Water Rescue Team, April Peterson with River Rock Outfitter, Kelsey Bracewell with the American Canoe Association and Katie Brady with Stafford Fire and Rescue talk staying safe on the river.

Cat Carter and Brent Hunsinger talk about the 40th anniversary of FOR--and a big grand re-opening of their expanded headquarters on June 8th.  We also talk about the health of the Rappahannock River and a new report.    riverfriends.org

Jack Browns Revival,  "Tattoos for Community," is May 24th and 25th--12-8--at 1919 Princess Anne Street.  100% of proceeds this year to Empowerhouse.  Kathy Anderson of Empowerhouse and Tawnia Brown of Jack Browns talk about the 18th annual event.  empowerhouseva.org

The Stafford High graduate has also been in The Office and Magic/Bird.    He's at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts thru June 22nd.   riversidedt.com