Breakfast With Barry Lee

Two guests this week join Barry: Robyn Miller, Executive Director of WATTS (Winchester Area Temporary Transitional Shelter) discusses the opening of the WATTS season to shelter the homeless    www.watts- homelessshelter.org Cyril Barch with the Rotary Club of Winchester invites the community to Casino Night on October 30th, an evening of games, music and fun   www.rotaryclubofwinchester.org

On the show this week, a free Community Mental Health Conference - Strengthening The Shenandoah Valley Through Mental Health Awareness, Friday, 11/6, 8:00 to Noon at Shenandoah University.   Barry's guests are Alan Umstead, Executive Director of 'You're Not Alone Ministries', and Aaron Blight, Assistant Professor of Public Health with Shenandoah University.

On the show this week, two events that bring families and the community together: 1-Aaron Blight and Michael Gonzales extend an invitation to the Community Family History and Genealogy Celebration on 10/24, hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 399 Apple Pie Ridge Road in Winchester.  There will be free family research classes, genealogy resources and activities for children...

Two segments this week on the show: 1) Pamela Haefner is the President and Founder of The Yellow School House that provides support groups, play groups and an annual parenting conference to parents with children from birth through age 5.  ( www.yellowschoolhouse.org ) 2) Sarah Fishel, Executive Director of the Youth Development Center, and Ruby Biedrzycki, co-publisher of Holistic Living, talk abo...

Two guests this week on the show: Don Goff is the founder of Kaleb's Wish Foundation which provides rapid response communications to reconnect communities and families during and after disasters. Rick Miller is the coordinator of the Turkeys For Sharing Golf Tournament on 10/16 at Rock Harbor that will feed local families in need. 

Two interviews this week about the community coming together to support one another: 1) The Stephens City Out of the Darkness Walk for suicide prevention on October 10th at Sherando High School.  Co-chairs Patricia Brewer and Mandy Foxley share all the details  www.afsp.org/virginia (look for Stephens City) 2) Onna Keller talks about the Youth Sports Gear Swap coming up on October 11th.   www,fcpr...

Everyone will agree that flossing your teeth is a good thing, but this week Barry shares his personal fears and frustrations with flossing. Also on this episode, Barry goes right to the source to find out about Middletown's new landmark ... and how it got to Shaffer's BBQ.

A double-dose of fun on this week's show: Paul Frank with the Rotary Club of Winchester chats about the Shenandoah Valley Apple Harvest Festival on 9/19 and 9/20 at the Frederick County Fairgrounds.  Apples, ciders, beers, arts and crafts, food, a kids zone and apple pie baking and eating contests.    www.winchesterappleharvest.com Onna Keller with Frederick County Parks & Rec invites humans and t...

Matt Strosnider with Refuge Church in Stephens City invites the community to their annual FUN fundraiser on September 19th from 11 to 6:00.  From carnival games and foods to a petting zoo, pony rides, a sheep dog demo, bouncy house, BINGO, silent auction and music from the 'Crosswinds' band.  Proceeds go to local nonprofits. Barry later in the show highlights the upcoming Patsy Cline Block Party o...

On this episode the focus is on the 4th Annual Hungry For History campaign, August 28 thru September 7, celebrating food and local history.  Joining Barry on the first half are Brian Daly and Karen Helm who highlight the 17 cultural sites that include cooking demonstrations, talks and tastings.    www.visitwinchesterva.com On the second half, Paige Ulevich shares details about 'Shenandoah Sips' at...

Amy McFarland was born with ataxic cerebral palsy, but that didn't stop her from volunteering and helping the Winchester Area SPCA.  Amy passed away in 2023, but her dream of helping homeless animals lives on.  Amy's mother, Mary McFarland, will share the details of the 'Amy's Walk For Paws' coming up on September 12th.  Joining her will be Stacy Leach, from the WASPCA to talk about the walk, as w...

Traditions ... simple, silly or sentimental, we all have them, and yet, many of us can't really zero in on how they got started.  We just know that it 'feels' right, and we continue. Barry admits to being a sentimental sap and on this episode shares some personal and family traditions. 

On this episode, Barry shares a true story of an incident that took place on Reliance Road on his way to an assignment, with the life lesson, "be careful what you wish for."

From 'booty-tooties' to "teacher, teacher I declare" ... Barry explores the world of the silly sayings, sounds and antics of our childhood and junior high days.  From flatulence to whoopee cushions to 'wedgies' ... sit back and let the memories rip!  

Alopecia Areata is a common autoimmune disease which causes unpredictable, often sudden and severe hair loss.  The disease has no cure and affects millions of Americans, including people in the local community.  Joining Barry this week is Vanessa Martin, Lead Volunteer Coordinator for Winchester's first Walk For Alopecia on September 26th. www.naaf.org/walk

On this episode Barry opens up about the problem he has with over-apologizing.  But it's not just people he's apologizing too ... from insects, to plants, to glass bottles ... it's hard to explain ... just tune in.

Joining Barry this week is Tony LaRosa, the Founder and Managing Director of the Interplanetary Chamber of Commerce.  The nonprofit has members representing all six continents with a focus on commercial space.  www.interplanetarychamber.com Tony is also the Director of Aviation at Shenandoah University and talks about the newly created 'Certificate of Air Traffic Control' program.   

This week, Barry shares another in his ongoing ponderings of "Why Is It?"  His monologue revolves around the number one thing that will kill his appetite when dining out at a restaurant. Plus ... a review of the local 250th/4th of July celebrations going on in the Winchester / Frederick County area ... and ... A 'Christmas In July' film fundraiser on July 13th to benefit the 2026 Chain of Checks c...

Barry's guest on this episode is Larry Weiss, the Executive Director of the Winchester Education Foundation.  Larry shares the exciting news that Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Valerie Smith is bringing her acoustic band to the Patsy Cline Theater at Handley High School on 8/1 and 8/2 for the 'live' stage debut of her groundbreaking musical narrative, "Maggie's Journal".   Maggie is Valeri...

Local history takes the spotlight on the week's show.  Becky Ebert with the Winchester Frederick County VA 250 highlights upcoming events that tie in local history to America's 250th birthday  ( www.visitwinchesterva.com ) Ron Graham invites the community to celebrate the 70th birthday of the Historic Route 11 Drive-In, Saturday, June 20th in Stephens City.  ( www.route11drivein.com )

Joining Barry this week is 'Tim Y The History Guy' (Tim Youmans) who has developed 3 Revolutionary War Period guided and self-guided tours in Winchester, VA, as part of the Winchester-Frederick County VA250 celebration.  The tours focus on Rev War figures and structures. www.visitwinchesterva.com   

A double feature this week on the show: 1- The Godfrey Miller Center in Winchester is celebrating 50 years of programs and services for older adults.  Anna Lehman, Program Coordinator shares the center's history and upcoming events. ( www.godfreymillercenter.org ) 2-The ChildSafe Center in Winchester has expanded and improved their healing spaces for children.  Executive Director Kelly Bober invit...

With our nation's 250th anniversary right around the corner, bestselling historical fiction author Sharon Virts from Leesburg has a new book series ("Fields Of Honor") available that focuses on the second generation after the American Revolution. Sharon talks about her love of blending historical research with psychological suspense and immersive storytelling. www.sharonvirts.com 

Two guests join Barry this week: Terry Stoehr with the James Wood Class of 1976 shares details of their upcoming 50th reunion and the detective work it took for the committee to locate classmates. Fairy Godmother Sharia Des Jardins invites all ages to the 5th Annual Flutterby Fairy Festival at Willow Grove Farm on June 6th.  The magical event benefits the Evans Home For Children.

On May 7th, C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation held a special day of fishing for adults with disabilities at the Winchester-Frederick Conservation Club.  Local volunteer Steven Shafron coordinated the event with the Foundation and lined up the sponsors and volunteers that made it possible.  Barry took his microphone to the lake and interviewed some of the volunteers and organizations that made it happen...