Town Talk

Mary O'Neil and Beth Parnicza with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park preview the 160th anniversary events to mark The Overland Campaign.  We talk about the significance of the battles and what influenced the campaign.

Dr. Rod Flynn and Dr. Maithreyi Samara talk about the multi-discipline breast cancer clinic.  It's a unique approach where your various doctors and treatment is done in one place.   It's new for the area.

Race Director Brain Pessolano previews the 30th annual race on May 5th.   The 1-mile Express is for kids 6-17.   The 1/2-mile George Dashington for ages 10 and under, and the 1/4-mile Caboose Run for ages 5 and under.  It's one of the largest timed kids races on the east coast.  gtrfredericksburg.com

Executive Director Anne Darron and Board Chairman Chuck Fennell with an update on work at the Mary Washington Monument and Caretaker's Lodge.  There's a wreath laying at the monument May 5th to mark the 130th anniversary of its dedication.   We also talk about upcoming events this spring and summer.   washingtonheritagemuseums.org

Matt Kelly and Anne Little talk about Inform Fredericksburg.  The group advocates for sustainable growth to preserve the character of Fredericksburg.  Issues include city services, taxes and fees, traffic and parking and maintaining neighborhood character.  The group communicates topics on Facebook and will add a website soon.

Historic Garden Week Chair Betsy Sale previews the April 23rd event in Fredericksburg.  10-5 at selected homes on lower Caroline Street.   Tickets at the Garden Club of Virginia website.

It's Child Abuse Awareness Month.   Executive Director Elizabeth McNally talks about their giving voice, hope and healing to children.

Erin Perkins and Valerie Hopson-Bell on National Public Health Week.  We look at the various areas where the Rappahannock Health District assists the community--it's more than vaccines and health inspections.

Youth Services Teen Librarian Owen Cobey and Assistant Branch Manager and Adult Services Department Head Erin Creighton talk about the Teen Poetry Contest, the seed drive launch, getting glasses for the eclipse and the conclusion of winter reading.

Dave the Computer Guy talks about the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program. What's next?   We also talk about internet plans, Nas Drives for homes and WiFi 7.