Dr. Gaila Sims, the Vice-President of Programs and Interpretation talks about her new title, programs at FAM, what goes into developing topics at the museum and an update on telling the slave auction block story downtown.   famva.org

April and Keith Peterson with River Rock Outfitter talk about the explosion of interest in the outdoors--and how the type of activities on the Rappahannock River may have to change if low water levels continue.   Discussion on the Re-Boot program and how that is leading to more people getting involved in the outdoors.

Cathy Walker and Lisa Durham with Rapp Arts and Culture talk about Porch Fest--August 17th from 11-5 in the 1300 and 1400 blocks of Franklin Street and two 900 blocks of Monument Avenue.   61 musicians involved.  Family friendly.

Preservationist Danae Peckler talks about saving history in the city and the work of HFFI. She talks about the important discussions taking place on the Comprehensive Plan, Small Area Plans and the Parks and Rec Master Plan.   hffi.org

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg talks about buying a surge protector, Mesh Wifi, what happened with the CrowdStrike cyber outage and post-Affordable Connectivity Program.  techsintheburg.com

Matt Kelly and Rick Pullen say Inform Fredericksburg is about calling for transparency in government.   Among the issues discussed:   Data Centers, Mary's Landing,  schools, taxes and the train derailment.    More info on the Inform Fredericksburg Facebook page.

Von Young with the Fredericksburg SPCA talks about the return of Adventure Tails, the Safe Haven Fostering program, the Fur Ball in August and taking care of your pets in the heat.

Sally Struthers is at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Stafford with Love Letters thru August 4th.   riversidedt.com

Erin Creighton and Jody Lewandowski talk about the Summer Reading program--still time to get involved--the Seed Library--it's wildly popular--and Sensory Time.  librarypoint.org

Allen and Allen's David Williams (right) and two of the 2024 Hometown Heroes from the Fredericksburg area--Anne Little of Tree Fredericksburg and Ted Schubel.   (three others from the Fredericksburg area selected)   allenandallen.com--Go to the community page.