There's a national blood shortage. Alexis Innis talks about why you giving blood is vital.  Only 3% of those eligible even give...will you consider it?   redcrossblood.org

Anna Billingsley and Cait Woodward preview Trees of Hope.  Tickets available for the Magical Night of of Giving AND you can view the trees on the 14th and 16th and on-line.  loisannshopehouse.org    Click "Events"

Director of Programs Chris Bowers and CEO and Founder Jason Haag talk about the Spotsylvania-based program that provides highly-trained service dogs at no cost to wounded and disabled post-9/11 veterans.  There are many opportunities for the community t

Michelle Patton Swisher and Lisa Dolan preview Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness.   It's Friday 1-4, Saturday 8am to 8pm at the Southpoint Walmart.  (November 3-4)   You can drop off donations to support economically disadvantaged students.   You c

Dave the Computer Guy and our annual Spooktacular on scary things on the Internet.  We talk hacking, Identity Theft, what to do if you're hacked and protecting yourself on the Internet.  techsintheburg.com

Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank President and CEO Dan Maher previews an Open House this Saturday 9-1 at 480 Central Road.  It's their new, secondary location to keep up with area needs.  fredfood.org   There's an App to find pantries:  FredFoodVA

Adult Services Coordinator Tracy McPeck and Adult Services Programmer-Howell Branch, Joy O'Toole preview the Rappahannock Writers' Conference on November 4th.

Brent Wilson, Keith Morris and Jonathon Martinez talk about the program:  different types of credentials available, local partnerships and the need more more lab space in the region.

Associate Vice President Division of Health Sciences Dr. Nanette Graham and Interim Associate Dean of Health Technologies Dr. John Stroffolino on health care needs and opportunities in the region. The V-A Hospital is coming.   Expanding programs in Staf

Caroline Board of Supervisors Chairman Floyd Thomas and Habitat's Jason Tickle talk preview the groundbreaking for 20 homes on Saturday.  habitatofcaroline.org