Town Talk

Stafford Fire and Rescue's Katie Brady says keep your Christmas tree well watered this time of year. Consider taking it down if too many needles are coming off. Real or artificial tree--make sure your lights aren't damaged and are safe.   Get new ligh

Captain Lee Peters:  "For people who choose to drink and drive--we're coming."

Dave the Computer Guy. Discussion on tech used to help the handicapped (Volunteers for the Blind in Fredericksburg), a high end gaming pc build and last minute Christmas laptop and pc deals.   techsintheburg.com

Scott Harris, the Executive Director of UMW Museums talks about upcoming events at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont in Stafford and the James Monroe Museum downtown.  We talk about picking up after COVID and the new Visitor Smart City Kiosk.

Patrick A'Hearn talks about the final days of the wildly popular Riverside Family Christmas production.   (Tickets still available).  Riverside is coming up on it's25th anniversary.  First time there's been a show at Riverside in January and Februa

2023 will be 50 years for Legal Aid Works.  Ann Kloeckner with the history of the non-profit. Discussion on the need for more staff attorneys and the need for more pro bono attorneys in the area.  Right now there are 4.  legalaidworks.org

Allison Balmes-John and Erin Perkins talk about the rise of respiratory illness and the benefits of a flu shot.   Also info on how long to keep food sitting out during the holidays (not very long!).

Historians Pete Maugle and Beth Parnicza talk about the Battle of Fredericksburg and upcoming programs to mark the fighting 160 years ago.

John Holden talks about the Virginia Smart Community Testbed and plans for new investment and development.

Dan Maher talks about the increase in needs because of inflation.  There's a Turkeys and Toys Drive Thru on Saturday 10-2 at FredNats stadium.  500 guaranteed a turkey.  There's a year-end giving goal of $150,000. That would become 300,000 meals.