Maddie Reid, Von Young and Allie Names talk about the importance of Giving Tuesday--and Operation Not-So-Professional Pet Portraits.   We talk about guidelines for giving a pet as a gift, Safe Haven foster training and Silent Night at the Shelter.  fre

Allison Balmes-John with the Rappahannock Area Health District talks about strategies to quit smoking. And there are helps:   The Virginia Quit Line--1-899-Quit Now.  Or the BABY & Me Tobacco Free program for pregnant women.  You can get free diap

Rappahannock United Way's Janel Donohue and Barbara Gustavson with Discover Next Step talk about healthy ways to handle the stress of the holidays.   Prosper Mentoring--it's a program thru Rappahannock United Way--hear how it's can help too.   rapp

Stafford Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Dr. Pamela Yeung previews the Stafford Christmas Tree Lighting on December 1st at the Government Center.   There's a parade, music, food and games.

Captain Nathan Bridges says Angel Tree has over 15-hundred "Angel" requests in the community. That's several hundred more than last year.   Details on how to get involved with Angel Tree and Christmas kettles.   registertoring.com to sign up for kett

Allison Balmes-John and Erin Perkins talk about flu and COVID shots, avoiding food poisoning during the holidays, mental health and knowing your family health history.

Chris Allen (Duly Noted/Fredericksburg Main Street), Danelle Rose (City Tourism Marketing) and Bart Goldberg (The Card Cellar) preview the holidays downtown.  Discussion on events, trends and how you can do all your shopping downtown.

Ann Waters and Dave Muraca from The George Washington Foundation preview holiday programs--everything from Gingerbread houses to dollhouses to 12th night. Also, a discussion on the precise rebuild of the Washington family home.

Greg Reed, Isabella Castillo, Ryan Harrison, Sean Busby, Gabe Ognek, Greg Ognek with the Fredericksburg Christian School Enduring Freedom Honor Team. Where they play, the music they play and how they interact with veterans.   Info on plans for a trip ne

Managing Artistic Director Patrick A'Hearn talks about the last week of Bridges of Madison County and previews "Miracle on 34th Street."   Also a discussion of Riverside becoming a non-profit organization.    riversidedt.com