Town Talk

Data Center updates with Curry Roberts of the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance at the University of Mary Washington and Charlie Payne of Hirschler.  We talk about the financial impact, the current status of data centers locally and when localities will start seeing the financial benefits.

Anne Darron and Chuck Fennell talk about a matching $100,000 challenge thru March 31st.  We preview the May 4th event--a Monumental Celebration and get updates on the Caretakers Lodge and work around the Mary Washington Monument.  washingtonheritagemuseums.org

Kiley Ernest (Mary Magdalene) and Kathy Halenda (King Herod) talk about Jesus Christ Superstar at Riverside thru April 27th.   riversidedt.com

Dr. Christina Wiedel and Cathleen Pessolano talk about their work with the families of pediatric patients.   FGP has a number of programs depending on your need.   Monthly donors volunteers needed.  fairygodmotherproject.org

Lacey Fisher and Alexis Fox  talk about the work of RAAI in the community with developmental disabilities.   And we discuss in detail the annual plant sale--expected to open on April 3rd at 750 Kings Highway.   RAAI is also part of our 100K of Kindness Initiative--set to receive $25,000.

Sarah Smethurst (Youth Services Librarian-Teen Specialist-Howell Branch and Craig Graziano (Fredericksburg Branch Manager discuss CRRL-Con on April 12th.  We talk about the Johnny P. Johnson Teen Art Show, the Claudia Emerson Teen Poetry Contest and the winding down of Adult Winter Reading Challenge.  librarypoint.org

Juanita Shanks talks about their work with returning citizens from incarceration and their families. She talks about Second Chance Month events in April.  failsafe-era.org

Dave Muraca (Vice-President, Museum Content) and Allison Ellis (Director of Education) preview Colonial Faire on April 5th at Kenmore.   We talk about an Educator's Open House, Dogs at Ferry Farm, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day at Kenmore.  kenmore.org

Associate Director of Regional Alumni Engagement Phillip Duggins and Director of Annual Giving Shelby Orlando preview Mary Wash Day on April 2-3 (noon-to-noon) and Reunion Weekend, May 30-June 1.

Tina Lance (Workforce Development), Dr. Shashuna Gray (V.P. Academics), Melissa Leecy (V.P. Community Engagement) and Germanna President Dr. Janet Gullickson talk about new programs in Workforce, growth in Workforce enrollment.  There's a Gala in celebration of Dr. Gullickson and her upcoming retirement on May 30th and a golf tournament for GCC on April 28.