Town Talk

Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins talk about the importance of the summer, Sunshine Baseball League.  Sign up deadline is June 1st.   Why your kids will thrive in its atmosphere.   sunshinebaseball.net

Capt. Jon Henson with Stafford Fire and Rescue's Swift Water Rescue Team, April Peterson with River Rock Outfitter and Kelsey Bracewell with the American Canoe Association talk about safely enjoying the river this year.  respecttherapp.com

Cornelia Rutherford, Sherry Loy and Tripp Lloyd preview the May 13-June 11 Ren Faire at Lake Anna Winery.   Topics include jousting, merchants, entertainment and history.  There's a need for paid parking [email protected]    varf.org

Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Historian Frank O'Reilly recounts Confederate General Stonewall Jackson's final days at Guinea Station in Caroline County.  Recorded May 9, 2013 during the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Chance

Alexis Innis talks about the need for blood--of the eligible population only 3% give. Whether we can give or not, we can volunteer and recruit others!  redcrossblood.org

Bruce White talks about the event that on May 28th that benefits a non-profit whose goal is to remember the fallen heroes of 9/11/01.  Biking, running or walking to raise money.  911trail.org

David Williams with the Allen and Allen law firm talks about annual program where you make the nominations.  The criteria is: service, care, compassion, family and community.

R-Board Director Phil Hathcock and Recycling Manager Francesca Johnson preview Compost-A-Thon on May 12th from 5-8 at Hurkamp Park.   Education, free bins and compost starter kits.

Housing and Community Health Program Director Sam Shoukas with an overview of homeless programs and services in the region.   What the winter Point in Time count told them and the impact you can have on the local COC. Info at:  fredericksburgcoc.org

Chris Bowers, Jason Haag and Kristin Davis (Not pictured) talk about the work to provide service dogs at no cost to military veterans.   There are needs:  fosters and monthly donors.     leashesofvalor.org