LISTEN: Town Talk/FXBG Pottery Throwdown

Coach Marcus Kahn and guard Kye Robinson preview Saturday night's national championship banner unveiling at the Anderson Center.   7:30 tip.   It's free. We talk about the journey to a national championship and the journey forward.  Kye talks about being a UMW student-athlete.

Kevin Rodrigue and D.D. Lecky preview Saturday's FXBG Pottery Throwdown in Hurkamp Park.  The event brings together local potters for live demonstrations and one-of-a-kind pottery sales. We also discuss what goes into every piece of pottery.  There's some math.  Some chemistry.  Some trial-and-error.  We talso talk about the economics facing every potter.    libertytownarts.com.

A sprain or a fracture needs the right care fast. Dr. Joshua Green and Dr. Christopher Richards talk about the impact orthopedic injuries and pain have on people of all ages. They talk about why prompt attention matters. Mary Washington Ortho Urgent Care opened this fall on Route 3. No appointment is needed. Patients who need more care leave with a priority follow up already scheduled.

Clint Hopkins, Jonathon Ceritelli and Tammy McCallum preview Touch-a-Tractor, coming to Greenline Service Corp on Saturday, November 14 from 9 to 2. Kids can climb aboard and ride in the tractors, with a bounce house, farm animals, face painting and more.  It's free. The conversation also covers the history of the family owned business and how tractor and farm equipment technology has changed.   11417 Tidewater Trail in Fredericksburg.  greenlineva.com    

Anna Billingsley and Cait Woodward preview Trees of Hope, the annual fundraiser for Loisann's Hope House. The event features decorated, table top trees on display and up for auction. It kicks off with a  luncheon on Wednesday, November 18, followed by the Magical Night of Giving on Thursday, November 19, both at the Fredericksburg Country Club. Proceeds support Hope House's work helping children and families experiencing homelessness in our region. Open house on the 17th from 10-6. Details loisannshopehouse.org

"Miles, Memories and Misadventures.  Stories from a Well-Traveled Life."   Sue Henderson shares her lifetime of stories.  149 countries and counting!  Books available at Frame Designs in Fredericksburg or [email protected] Book signings: Nov. 6 at Canal Quarters Arts 5-8:30 Nov. 21 at the Independent Book Fair 10-4 at Riverfront Park Nov 21 at Stafford Tree Lighting  

Virginia Community Food Connections has a new name!   Executive Director Candice Armstrong talks about Farm to Neighbor.  New name.  Same mission to connect families with healthy local food while supporting area farmers.    farmtoneighbor.org

Doctors Chris Vaughn and Sudeep Menachery and Jen Sullivan talk about personalized cancer treatments and targeted therapies. They talk about their Surveillance Clinic and how it supports patients during treatment.  We also talk about the role of clinical trials close to home.   hoafredericksburg.com.

Taylor Lewis and Florence Barnick talk about the historic Fredericksburg City Cemetery.   The cemetery is often mistaken for its neighbor, the Confederate Cemetery.   Plots are still available for purchase, and the grounds now feature a Memorial Garden for ashes.  Fundraising and work will take place next year on a new entrance on Washington Avenue and work on the historic gate facing William Street.   fredericksburgcitycemetery.org

Melonie Barrow, Davi Ann Fearon and Amy Swift with Spotsylvania County Social Services look at child protective services and the department's work around violence affecting families. CPS's purpose is to keep children safe.   In cases where CPS is unable to partner with the family to ensure safety, removal may be necessary.  However, the goal is never to separate families, the goal is reunification.