Town Talk

Aimee Hardy previews the Josh Hardy Superhero Celebration on October 19th, 6-9pm  at Strangeways Brewing on Lansdowne Road.  It's free. Donations go to the Fairy Godmother Project.   We talk about the impact Josh Hardy had during his ten years.

Dr. Eric Chang and Dr. Avinash Narayana talk about the use of robotic surgery with Mary Washington Healthcare.  Both doctors say robotic surgery means quicker healing and less pain.   MWHC has been using robots since 2008.   There's a Robotic Surgery Expo at the Mary Washington Hospital atrium on November 1 from 9:30-2:30.   robotics.mwhc.com

Stafford Schools are among the fastest growing schools in the state.  Jason Towery and Chris Fulmer talk about the building of High School 6, Elementary 18 and Elementary 19--and the need for more.   Updates on future plans for Drew Middle School and Hartwood Elementary.

Erin Perkins and Megan Webb talk about flu shots, rabies, wells and septic systems.

Anne Darron, Chuck Fennell and Kelly Johnson talk about efforts to preserve the Mary Washington Monument.  There's a matching gift opportunity through December 31st.   Discussion on renovations to the Caretakers Lodge.   washingtonheritagemuseums.org

Jason Tickle and Mac Williams talk about plans to build 20 homes in Ladysmith.   Some changes are being implemented that could mean a change in how long it takes to build homes and may make some parts of the project easier for volunteers.   habitatofcaroline.org

Anne Little and Karen Tavakoli talk about Saturday's Fredericksburg Native Plant Festival and the Free Tree Giveaway on the 20th.  Info at treefredericksburg.org

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg talks about the technology used to predict the hurricane and technology being used in the aftermath.  techsintheburg.com

Topics include an update the city's Comprehensive Plan.  You don't have to live in 22401 to participate.   fredericksburgva.gov/forward.  We also talk about data centers, the new firehouse and the new visitor's center.

Janet Douberly and Christie Hoerneman preview the Down Home Ball on October 19th.   Updates on plans for the Belman Road property and fall planting and gardening.   downtowngreens.org

Library Director Martha Hutzel is retiring after nearly 40 years, 9 years as Library Director.   Her last day is September 30th.    librarypoint.org

Taryn Snyder and Jon Reynolds talk about productions in the 2024 season. Season tickets available.  The Princeton Review recently ranked UMW is listed as a Best College Theatre, placing among the top 25 in the country. Many alums are working on Broadway.   Do you know about UMW Theatre Road Trip?   fredtix.com 654-1111.

John Coker, Danelle Rose and Chris Allen preview October in the City.   Businesses have signed up to create scarecrows and they'll compete in a number of categories.  There's Treats in the Streets and a costume stroll.  fxbgscarecrows.com  Something new this year--on October 12th  the Canal Quarter Walking Cat Tour.

Jacquez Linder Long (Director), Matt Beary (Barry Mann) and Ashlee Waldbaur (Carol King) talk about Beautiful:  The Carol King Musical at Riverside thru November 10.

Courtney Harris and Cathleen Pessolano preview FGP's Day of Giving on the 27th and Carter's Crusaders Golf Tournament on October 4th.   It's Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month.  fgpinfo.org

Stratford Hall President Karen Daley previews the weekend Wine and Oyster Festival 10-6 Saturday/11-4 on Sunday. We talk about Stratford Hall's history, the Great House, a great history podcast that they produce, and Stratford Hall's place in Colonial and American history.  stratfordhall.org

Kathy Anderson talks about their work to help victims of domestic violence.  She also talks about a budget need.  Empowerhouse has a $200,000 budget need.   empowerhouseva.org

Kathryn Willis and Jenna Edwards preview Pizza Palooza on the 21st at Riverfront Park and talk about the Fredericksburg Este Association. We also talk about Lafayette anniversary events this fall.    fred-este.org  

Dave Muraca, Allison Ellis and Ann Waters preview fall programs at Ferry Farm in Stafford and Kenmore in Fredericksburg.  There's a Community Block Party on the 28th, a program on gingerbread, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day and Dog Days at Ferry Farm.  (and much more!)  kenmore.org