Around Town

We talk with Wensday Tumulak of Virginia Blood Services about the importance of blood donations, and maintaining an adequate supply for the needs of hospitals and patients in the area. During summer, the need generally increases – but donations tend to decrease because everyone is busy, on vacation, out of school, etc. We also discuss the upcoming “Save Our Summer Broadcasters Blood Drive” at the...

Discussion about LiveSTRONG at the YMCA and other programs at YMCA of Central Virginia. http://www.ymcacva.org/programs/livestrong-at-the-ymca.html

Guest is Dr. Robert Trestman, M.D., Ph. D. Chair; Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine at Carilion Clinic. Faculty member at VT Carilion School of Medicine and Virginia Tech. Discussion of mental health, specifically depression and suicide – signs, symptoms, treatment options.

Scott Stevens talks to representatives of Smyrna SDA Church about the Summer Music Fest and Youth Party, Sunday June 24, 2018 from 2 to 6 PM. Free to the public with transportation available.

Our guests are Michelle Dykstra, CEO and Libby Dembski, Resource Development for Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia http:\\ www.bgcswva.org Discussion of their programs and their many benefits to area youth – both during the school year (after school programs) and their summer camp programs. How the organization is funded, and some of their fundraising activities – in particular, their “Fo...

Scott Stevens speaks to Brent Jones and Jack Whistler about Lyrics on the Lake and Children's Miracle Network. The annual Lyrics on the Lake Songwriters Festival begins on Wednesday, June 13th and runs through Sunday, June 17th and includes nine shows at five different venues around Smith Mountain Lake. The event is a fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. All events are free, bu...

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We speak with Lisa Bain and Harold Weikle, on the development committee for Salem “Relay for Life”, and with Amanda Thompson of the American Cancer Society. Discussion of the history of “Relay for Life” and the event in general…and specific info about the upcoming Salem relay event on Saturday, June 9.

This Around Town segment is with Brenda Gray and Carol Friend from T1DE (Type One Diabetes Experience). We discuss the upcoming Memorial Day 10k race and 2 mile walk. Part of the Lynchburg Road Runners race series. The event is at 8:00 AM on Monday, Memorial Day, May 28, 2018, starting and ending from Riverfront Park in Lynchburg. T1DE is a 501(c)(3) volunteer organization whose mission is to empo...

We speak with Beth Reedy, Program Director…and Josh Thoemke, Director of Development for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Virginia. Discussion of the program in general, how participants are selected, how volunteers can get involved…the screening process for volunteers. Also how youth are selected for the program…how they receive funding…and their “Over The Edge” event on Saturday, May 19th i...

Scott Stevens sits down with representatives of the Lynchburg Area Veterans Council to talk about the upcoming Adaptive Golf Clinic, May 23rd at London Downs Golf Course. For more information contact the LAVC at 434-509-2999, or e-mail Neil Jackson at LNBJ50@gmail.com .

Our guest is Bambi Godkin, Education Manager for Mill Mountain Zoo. We talk about some of the exhibits, the operation and financial support of the zoo, and some of their events throughout the year. Bambi brought a Military Macaw named Rita with her, but unfortunately she never said a word during our broadcast.

Scott Stevens talks to Troy Henson from Rise Against Hunger - Lynchburg about their mission to end hunger in the world.

We speak with Karen Michalski, Executive Director of the Blue Ridge Independent Living Center. Discussion of the assistance and many services they offer to area individuals with disabilities. We also talk about the upcoming Blue Ridge Independent Living Expo, to be held on Saturday April 14th at the Salem Civic Center.

The 9th Annual Storming of Thunder Ridge — May 20, 2018

Scott Stevens hosts Around Town with Lynchburg based Marine Recruiters Sgt. Cody Duff, and SSgt. Hector Perez. To speak to them about the opportunities available as a Marine, call 434-385-1630, or follow on their Facebook page @LynchburgMarines

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The Lynchburg Alumni Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in collaboration with the Academy Center of the Arts will proudly celebrate Black History Month and the life of Maya Angelou on Sunday, February 18th, 2018 with the screening of the 2016 PBS documentary Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise. A panel discussion will follow the film moderated by WSET reporter and multi-media journalist Valenc...

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...