Town Talk

Kathi Austin and Scott Walker talk about the weekend event focusing on Hunter's Iron Works and American Independence October 10-11 at Pratt Park. Learn about Hunter's Forge and it's role in the forming of America. The weekend event is free but advanced registration requested at freedomforgefoundation.org/revolution-on-the-rappahannock

Cathy Walker and Lisa Durham preview PorchFest on Oct. 17, bringing local artists, music and community together along Marye and Littlepage streets. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is designed as a day to showcase local talent while giving neighbors a chance to gather and celebrate the community. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 11-17, with children 10 and under admitted free....

Justice Services Director Susan Sigmon and Executive Director Kathy Anderson talk about the domestic violence services offered by Empowerhouse. Susan says it's important to label the topic as domestic violence. She says it's not a an argument or a couple's issue. It's not a difficult time. People are being hurt, she says. Their 24-hour hotline number is 540-373-9373 or empowerhouseva.org

Spotsylvania Schools Social Workers Michelle Patton Swisher (wearing a shirt from the very first Rock Out Knock Out!) and Lisa Dolan are helping organize the 15th annual drive to collect more supplies for Treasure House, which provides needed items to homeless families and students. The community can help by picking up items from the donation lists provided at Southpointe Walmart or bringing new...

Elizabeth McNally previews Save Jane, coming October 23 to a new location at Riverfront Park in downtown Fredericksburg. From noon to 10 p.m., more than 11,000 names and ages will be read aloud as Jane Doe or John Doe, representing child abuse cases from the past year in communities served by Safe Harbor. Readers are needed for the event. Safe Harbor brings together the professionals involved in...

Editor-in-Chief Joey LoMonaco and board member Mitzi Brown discussed updates at the Fredericksburg Free Press, including a new sports page and “Forces for Good,” which highlights local nonprofits and their work in the community. They also discussed the “Find the Facts” series, designed to help readers navigate misinformation and social media. The conversation focused on the Free Press’s efforts...

Tracy McPeck and Joy O'Toole with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library preview the Rappahannock Writers’ Conference. It's a free, two-day event for creators of all experience levels on November 13 and 14. Friday features workshops on topics like editing, marketing, writers' block and dialogue at the Howell Branch Library. Saturday at Germanna Community College's Fredericksburg campus...

Christina Jenkins, Trevor Sherwin and Cait Woodward preview the Battle of the Burgers, a fundraiser for Loisann’s Hope House set for Oct. 18 at Riverfront Park in Fredericksburg. The event, scheduled from noon to 3 p.m., will feature slider samples from six downtown restaurants: Eats, Cheeky’s, Harry’s Alehouse, Mason Dixon Café, Rebellion and Sammy T’s. Attendees also will receive two drink...

Anthony Salgado and Erin Perkins with the Rappahannock Health District talk about what it really means to be prepared when an emergency happens. Having food, water and essential supplies on hand is important—but true preparedness also means knowing where to get reliable information, having a plan for your household, understanding your community’s resources, preparing for health and medical needs,...

The Women’s Neurology Clinic at Mary Washington Neurology provides specialized neurological care with attention to conditions that can affect women throughout different stages of life. Dr. Bobbie Decker works with patients experiencing neurological conditions, including epilepsy. Epilepsy can affect people differently, making individualized evaluation and treatment an important part of care. The...