Town Talk

Preservationist Danae Peckler previews the Candlelight Tour on the 14th and 15th and the importance of Giving Tuesday for non-profits.   We also talk about conservation districts and learn about shutter dogs!

Courtney Mersiowsky, the Superintendent of Special Events for Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events previews the City Parade.  It's Saturday night beginning at 5:30.   The theme is Fredericksburg Toyland.

Bobby Hebert--Quill the Epic Poet on the Treasure hunt in your brain!  There are 54 riddles around town.  Get an entry form at the Visitor Center.

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg talks about securing home pc's from guests and securing wifi.  We talk about safe internet shopping during the holidays and Black Friday specials.

Center for Community Engagement Director Sarah Dewees and UMW junior Knox McKinley talk about service, volunteer work and being a good citizen.

Pamela Smith-Branch Administrator of Spotsylvania Towne Centre, Snow and Salem Church  and Darcie Caswell-Director of Youth Services. Topics include:  Books as gifts, Westmoreland meet and greets, winter holiday programs and Grow a Reader specials.

Chris Allen (Fredericksburg Main Street and Duly Noted), Lindsey Marine (Whitby's) and Bart Goldberg (Card Cellar) preview Small Business Saturday on November 30th.

John Coker, Andy Lynn, Roy Strohl and Ed Evers.   Rappahannock Rotary's Pancake Feast is December 7th, 8-5 at Fredericksburg Baptist Church, the Caroline Street entrance.  This is the 39th year.

Chris Bowers, Jason Haag and Maverick.  Providing service dogs at no cost to military veterans.  Opportunities to foster dogs, volunteer, donate.   leashesofvalor.org

Tamara Quick and Adam Blosser on making a records request, dispute resolution and child find.   Have questions?   The Parent Resource Center, peatc.org or Blosser Education Advocacy on Facebook.