Breakfast With Barry Lee

What was that creature that emerged briefly from the Shenandoah River, and then disappeared?  How could it be true?  On this episode, filmmaker and co-owner of Mirandum Pictures, Colin J. Mason and Executive Producer Parson Brown join Barry to talk about their upcoming film, "River Maid - A Short Folk Tale".  

Katie Devolites, Executive Director of the Adult Care Center of Northern Shenandoah Valley joins Barry on the first half of the show to talk about the upcoming move into the Center's new home on Amherst Street in Winchester! Katie also talks about the kickoff of their Capital Campaign and the services the Center provides to adults who are coping with physical or cognitive challenges.  Also joining...

A double-header on this week's show: Kiwanis Club of Winchester Community Pancake Day to support foster families through Froggy's Closet.  Guests are Carleton Rio, Pancake Day Chairman, and Kevin Brandriff, Executive Director of Families Reaching Out Group. Part 2 is 'Mustaches For Kids' (M4K) where men in Shenandoah County and beyond pledge to grow their best (or worst) facial hair creations to s...

Barry's guest on the show this week is Shalini Mikos, Chair of the Executive Leadership Team for the Walk To End Alzheimer's on 11/1 at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley.  Shalini brings a message to caregivers that they are not alone, that help and resources are available.  For more information or to sign up for the walk, log on to www.act.alz.org/nsv 

On this episode, Barry looks back on how the Chain of Checks charitable campaign got started in 1986, and some of the various milestones that occurred over 39 years in helping local nonprofit agencies.  In addition, Barry shares two powerful letters from children that he received during the 2006 campaign that speak to basic human needs and pure kindness.

Betty Kilby Baldwin and Phoebe Kilby, the authors of the 2021 book, "Cousins: Connected Through Slavery, A Black Woman and a White Woman Discover Their Past and Each Other" will be at Laurel Ridge Community College in Middletown on October 11th for a special presentation.  Barry's guest this week is the Reverend Laura Douglass who was part of the collaboration to bring the authors to Laurel Ridge...

A double-header this week on the podcast: 1) Patricia Brewer and Mandy Foxley share information about the October 11th 'Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention' at Sherando High School.  "When people come together, hope can win!"  Details at www.afsp.org/stephenscity 2) Rick Miller invites golfers to help the Salvation Army put turkeys on Thanksgiving and Christmas plates for those in need...

On this episode, Barry shares the story of a recent encounter in the Strasburg, VA Food Lion parking lot.  

Community Connect & Serve takes place on Thursday, 9/25 from 3 to 7 p.m. at 399 Apple Pie Ridge Road in Winchester.  This event helps nonprofits and faith-based groups to network and share, plus helps potential volunteers find the organization that meets their interest and heart.  Barry's three guests are:  Jennifer Volkmann (CCAP Volunteer Coordinator), Jennifer Ritenour (MSV Volunteer Coordinato...

Mitch Emswiler joins Barry on the show this week to share his memories of growing up in Winchester in the 1950s and 60s.  His earliest memory was meeting Patsy Cline at a 5 & Dime store downtown, with more stories about the Leggett store escalator and a James Wood - Handley football game.     

Everybody into the pool!  Especially the dogs!  Before Sherando Park closes its pool for the summer, the Frederick County Parks and Rec Department is hosting a Charity Dog Walk and Pool Pawty on September 6th!  Onna Keller, Program Supervisor, is Barry's guest with fun details on the fundraiser for the Frederick County - Esther Boyd Animal Shelter.  Details at www.fcprd.net 

Concern Hotline, Inc. has been providing 24-hour suicide prevention and compassionate listening since 1970.  Executive Director Rusty Holland joins Barry on the show to talk about the thousands of calls the hotline's trained volunteers engage in.  Plus, the conversation turns to the much anticipated 'Fryday Fish Fry' fundraiser at the Frederick County Fairgrounds on Friday, September 5th. 

On this episode, Barry is joined by Freda Roberson (Executive Director) and Candace Davenport (Board Member) of the Fremont Street Nursery in Winchester.  The Nursery has been providing quality daycare since 1943, and is launching a capital campaign to build a new classroom and renovate another. 

Childhood Cancer Activist Ammy Doeden joins Barry this week to discuss the '15th Annual Get Your Shave On', August 24th in Middletown to benefit the Saint Baldrick's Foundation.  This volunteer fundraiser raises precious dollars for childhood cancer research. 

Award-winning journalist with The Winchester Star, and Barry's longtime friend, Brian Brehm joins him on this week's broadcast to chat about his new children's book, "So Long, Charlie ... A Tree Bears Witness To History".  The story is based on an actual 300 year old white oak near Shawneeland that collapsed during a storm in 2022.

On this week's show, Barry confesses how 5, silly, everyday, modern life situations stress him out ... like trying to count that one to two seconds between pops to know when the microwave popcorn is really done ... and not burned.

Community encourager, digital creator and podcaster Rich Weller joins Barry this week to talk about his new children's book:  "The Story of Egan and the Encouragement Tree".  Rich wrote the book with the hope of inspiring young readers to believe in themselves, and to encourage others. 

On this episode, Barry pays a special tribute to his brother Richard who passed away unexpectedly on June 23rd.  Barry shares stories of growing up with his big brother and the life lessons he learned as well as the silly things they did, like inventing 'the stomach game' challenge after a huge meal or coming up with the 'Butsy' nickname.

Blue Ridge Hospice is now ... Blue Ridge Care.  Joining Barry on the show is Jason Parsons, President and CEO of Blue Ridge Care.  He shares the story behind the name change and how they have united all services and programs that goes beyond hospice services to serve more people and families with the same compassion and care.

Middletown Mayor Charles Harbaugh IV joins Barry on the show this week to invite everyone to the town for a Vintage Baseball Game (1864 rules) on 6/29, and the huge 4th of July Celebration on 7/4.  Food and craft vendors, live music, skydivers, parade and BIG fireworks are part of the party! Also on this episode, Barry's friend Terry Cornwell shares a true 'what are the odds' story that sort of ma...

This week, Barry's daughter Brooke joins him to reminisce about a spring day in 2024 when a 'lost' party balloon found it's way to their woods.  The message on the balloon left them both with the question:  "What are the odds?" 

This week, all the talk is about an anonymous angel, who upon diagnosis of stage 4 cancer, was given months to live.  After nearly 10 years of treatments and a miraculous recovery, she created The Angel Trust to assist cancer patients undergoing treatment with emergency help with things like their mortgage, car repairs or utility bills.  Barry's guest to tell the 'angel's' story is Jenny Grooms, E...

On this episode Barry reflects on his move back to Virginia in 1977 and boarding with his Aunt Louise.  Some of the 'life-lessons' he observed living under her roof for a year and a half are shared with love and humor.

After nearly 39 years of marriage, Barry and his wife find their 'Real ID' on a lunch date at the DMV.  The fun begins when the clerk, and some of the patrons give advice on fixing Barry's wayward hair for the picture!   

On this episode Barry reconnects with an old friend, Gary Carroll, a musician and songwriter who comes from a very musical family.  Gary has a distant cousin who was a member of NSYNC and a songwriter on his father's side that wrote the song ..."By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea".  Gary shares many personal stories including his inspiring comeback after a stroke in 2023. Follow Gary Car...