Around Town

Sherri Blevins, owner and instructor at New River Driving School in Christiansburg, discusses winter driving survival tips including information on winterizing your vehicle, tips for driving in snow, ice and on black ice and talks about best practices to follow in a variety of weather conditions.

Scott Stevens talks to Misty Vinson-Spitzer, Communications Director of the YMCA of Central Virginia, about their programs and membership benefits of being in the YMCA. More information here: http://www. YMCACVA.ORG or call 434-582-1900.

Scott Stevens talks to Michelle McCormick, Executive Director of the Blue Ridge Chapter of the American Red Cross, about the upcoming Hero's Breakfast on March 20, 2018, and the many other services of the American Red Cross.

Safe Families for Children-Virginia provides breathing room and support for parents in temporary crisis, giving them time to get back on their feet, while their children are cared for in a safe and loving environment. More information here: https://www.patrickhenry.org/services/safe-families-for-children/

Our guest was Amanda Allen – she is the marketing and communications director of Feeding America Southwest Virginia. Over 150,000 people in SW Va face hunger, nearly 44,000 are children. Feeding America Southwest Virginia helps fill the need, through their network of over 300 partner churches and organizations stretching from Lee County in far SW Va all the way to Danville. In addition to food don...

Allison Stronza from CASA tells us about their services for kids in Central VA, and about their upcoming fundraiser the Superhero Run, November 4, 2017 at Percival's Island in Lynchburg. More info: https://www.lynchburgsuperherorun.com/

Guests are Angie Leonard, the CVO of SVH SERVICES (St. Vincent’s Home) in Salem. Also Sue Crenshaw, a client whose autistic son Kyle benefits from the Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center – one of their many programs and services. Sue talks about her son’s experience with the program and how it helps him. Angie gives an overview of the various services and programs they offer for children, adu...

Lynchburg Area Veterans Council talks about the Veterans Day parade being held on November 11, 2017 at 9 am on the campus of Liberty. http://www. LynchburgAreaVeteransCouncil.org to sign up or get more information.

In this episode we explore pet adoption and rescue, and Angels of Assisi's role in relocating pets from the shelters in flood-ravaged areas…also some of the veterinary services they provide and how to obtain them.

Scott Stevens talks to representatives of the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention about activities around suicide prevention week, suicide prevention month and the upcoming 'Out of the Darkness" walks being held in Roanoke and Lynchburg.

YMCA OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA (guest - Misty Vinson/Spitzer) Discussion of the YMCA's Summer Learning Loss Prevention program, and various programs that are available to everyone from kids to senior citizens, and fundraising and donation information.

FRESH AIR FUND (guest - Micah Lee) Fresh Air Fund is an organization that allows kids and teens from New York's inner city to spend a week (or two) with a host family in a more suburban setting, including our region.

GREATER LYNCHBURG COMMUNITY TRUST (guest - Bill Bodine) Discussion of the Greater Lynchburg Community Trust, which manages funds that generate revenue to benefit local charities from individuals, corporations, and families. They also provide scholarships for students as well.

LYNCHBURG MORNING ROTARY CLUB (guest - Lashonda Dalivuk) Discussion of the ways that the Lynchburg Morning Rotary Club benefits our community through various charities, and how listeners can support them.

CELEBRATE AMERICA (guest - Mike Tilley) Discussion of the July 4th event at Thomas Road Baptist Church including parking and shuttle information, available activities, fireworks, and how Thomas Road provides this as a free event to benefit our community.

Discussing how to donate blood in the region with the American Red Cross' Laura Dooley. Overview of upcoming events with the Makena Yarbough