Breakfast With Barry Lee

Nancy Silva, Executive Director of the Community Foundation Of The Northern Shenandoah Valley joins Barry to invite the public to join the CFNSV 'Community Stars' dinner celebrating the lives of Nick and Kathy Nerangis. Also on this episode:  Dog Biscuits, President's Day, Margarita Day and on the 'Brain Buster' ... Wednesday is the most popular day of the week to do this ...  

Without use of an extended forecast, Barry chats about the 'Coldest Night of the Year' on 2/25 with the Executive Director of WATTS (Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter), Robyn Miller.  The CNOY event is a family-friendly walk to raise money and awareness for the program that serves the homeless.  (cnoy.com) Barry is also joined by Jill Klein Rone, Producer of the 'Berkeley Springs Internati...

On this episode Barry chats with Kim Eckley, Chairperson for the upcoming West Oaks Winter Heat Chili Cook-Off, Saturday, 2/18 at West Oaks Market in Winchester.  This is a qualifier for the World Chili Championship in Myrtle Beach.  Lots of chili to sample for a great cause. Also on this episode, celebrating Black History Month in the Shenandoah Valley, and recognizing the 'world's oldest living...

After purchasing his new battery operated vacuum cleaner, Barry had suspicions that it was spying on him.   Also, why Barry thinks back to a schoolmate from 3rd grade whenever his hands are hurting from the cold. 

Historian, author and storyteller Mike Robinson joins Barry for a fun conversation about local history and how his popular "Winchester Tales" books originated. There's also a brief interview with Winchester Parks and Rec about an upcoming Pickleball tournament to benefit CCAP.

Barry's guest on this episode is the MULTI-TALENTED John Hudson.  Recently retired from the Bank of Clarke County, John shares some great stories about his life as a musician, painter and author ... as well as what lies ahead as a retiree.

Barry gets personal in a dialogue about his bowel movements and at what point he should consult the web for medical advice.  That's the 'BM' part. The 'FM' part is about 105.5 WINC-FM returning to Winchester with the new ownership.

It's Barry's first podcast of 2023 and the new weekly format (new shows every Monday). From New Year's Eve party reports to resolutions to the beautiful break in the weather ... pull up a chair or a futon and enjoy.

On this last episode of 2022, Barry shares the history, traditions and humor of celebrating the arrival of a new year.  He also shares a special message with his podcast peeps about the year ahead.

On today's show Barry looks way back on a New Year's Eve when he was announcing the community countdown to the new year in Old Town Winchester.  Add a sentimental shopping story with his son and an $8 blue watch from K-Mart. 

Barry's guest on today's show is Joel E. Smith who has just written a book,  "The Nonprofit Role".  His goal is to help nonprofits have clean accounting and well-prepared 990s, as well as help them achieve their full potential.   

Middletown invites everyone to stop by the town office from 6 to 9 p.m, on New Year's Eve for tons of family fun and an update on the Winchester Model Railroad Club's train station project.  Barry's guests with the details are Middletown Mayor Charles Harbaugh, IV, and magician Kevin Owens 

On this episode, Barry shares a memory of Christmas 1980, and the very first gift he ever presented to Mary (now his wife).  In looking back, he strongly believes that it should have been re-gifted.

On this podcast Barry reflects on the beautiful Christmas cards he has received with glitter on them ... which is now in his rug and on his clothes ... 

A tradition that dates back over 40 years ... neighbors in Whittier Acres lining their streets with luminaries.  Co-chair Tina Carty-Stine shares the enlightening story.

Today's podcast is an inspirational, true story gift.  Barry's friend Jay Foreman, motivational speaker and educator, shares the story of how an 'angel' appeared when he was volunteering at a charity gift- wrap booth.

Barry's guests on today's show are Kimberly Wilt and Jolie Williams with Blue Ridge Habitat For Humanity.   The discussion revolves around how the organization will use Chain of Checks funding to help area seniors and veterans with disabilities with home repairs and improvements. 

Barry continues to highlight the 2022 Chain of Checks grant recipients.  Today's guest is Vicki Davies, Executive Director of the St. Luke Community Clinic in Front Royal.  Vicki shares how the monetary gift will benefit their dental clinic.

On this episode Barry sits down with Katrina McClure, the Executive Director of the Sinclair Health Clinic in Winchester.  The topic of discussion is how the Clinic will use Chain of Checks grant money to create a pregnancy-centered care space. Also featured ... 5 Sure Signs You're At A Bad Office Party 

Barry's guest on today's show is Vicki Culbreth, Development Director with the Winchester Rescue Mission.  As a recipient of a Chain of Checks grant, Vicki shares how the Mission will use the financial gift to remodel the interior entrance of the shelter to make  a welcome, loving impression for individuals and families. 

Barry's guest on today's show is Dr. Bryce Hayes, Artistic Director of the chamber choir, Winchester Musica Viva.  The chat focuses on the upcoming concerts, "Christmas With Viva Through The Ages". 

Barry's guest on the show today is Jim Smith with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Audubon Society.  The topic is the annual Christmas Bird Count, how it got started 123 years ago, why it's done and how the data is used. 

Barry is joined on today's show by Lois Hoffman, Conductor of the Clarke County Community Band, and David Worthington, President and trombonist of the band.  The conversation revolves around the Band's holiday concerts (Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at Clarke County High School, and Dec. 18, 7 p.m. at Shenandoah University's Armstrong Hall) as well as the 'fun' the Band offers amateur musicians and the communit...

Local author Alexandra Grace (Amy Simmons) has released a 'journey series' of three romance novels that tell the heartwarming story of a broken veteran and his journey to find peace, purpose and his 'happy ever after' ...

Rich Follett is back on the podcast today to tell the story from 1987 of how his song "Shenandoah Christmas" came to be.  Barry and his wife met Rich at their favorite little restaurant in Strasburg where he was singing, and he shared privately with them a song that he had just written that morning ... and thus the story begins.