Town Talk

The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is holding the 4th annual Intern Expo on February 5th from 9-2 at the Fredericksburg Convention Center.  Gabby Kang is a Colonial Forge High School senior and the Chair of the Student Voice Subcommittee of the Workforce NOW Committee. Sponsors for the Intern Expo include Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, Virginia Credit Union and Rappahannock Goodwill. Photo:  Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce

Fredericksburg City Councilman Will Mackintosh (At-Large) talks about Data Centers.   We discuss a Technology Overlay District and the financial impact.

The Fredericksburg Area Museum's Vice President of Programs and Interpretation is writing a book for LSU Press that will focus on some of the tough racial issues and stories debated in Fredericksburg.

Intern Ethan Sweeny, UMW Geography Professor Steve Hanna and Sue Henderson with Discover Stafford preview the opening of the Stafford African American Trail.   31 stories at 23 sites.  You can explore history at home or by driving.  discoverstafford.org

Director of Adult Services Tracy McPeck and Director of Collection and Customer Services Samantha Thomason talk about the Adult Winter Reading Challenge, expanding the Library of Things and LEGO Building Labs.  librarypoint.org

Dean of Admissions and Associate Vice President Melissa Yakabouski and Director of First Year Admissions Sarah Lindberg talk about decisions facing students and parents.   What should seniors be doing right now to prepare for their upcoming college careers, the UMW Summer Enrichment Program, FAFSA, and what type of classes high school students should be taking.

Leashes of Valor Head Trainer Karen Meadows and foster families Lisa Palmer and Lisa Dunnivan talk about the fostering program. Leashes of Valor provides everything you need, including food, supplies, and veterinary care.  You're helping train dogs for veterans.    Spotsylvania-based  Leashes of Valor provides highly-trained service dogs to post-9/11 veterans to help with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and other “unseen wounds” of military service. leashesofvalor.org

Parent Shane Sears and Special Olympics Virginia President David Thomason preview the Virginia Beach Polar Plunge on February 7-8.   Go For the Cold!  We talk about fundraising tips, what to expect and the impact of Special Olympics on the athletes and their families.   polarplunge.com

Executive Director Dan Maher and Volunteer Coordinator Dominique Thomas talk about getting involved thru volunteering.  The importance of giving your time and finances.  fredfood.org

Heartbreak Hotel at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts thru March 2nd.  Joining Patrick Ahearn,   (youngest to oldest)- Grayson, Luke and Elliot play different parts of the life of Elvis.  riversidedt.com