News Maker Ed Richards on Memorial Day concert
For the first time the American Legion Community Band will host a free Memorial Day concert.
The performance will be held Mon. May 30 at the Front Royal Gazebo on Main St. at 7 p.m..
We spoke to Co-Director of the band Ed Richards about the performance in our latest news maker.
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Ed tells us about the decision to do a show for the first time.
He also tells us that it’s not just patriotic music that will be performed.
Ed also tells us about future shows that are schedule with the band.
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News Maker Shayla Rickard of FCEDA on a job fair
Frederick County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA)Â is holding a job fair and employer expo on Wednesday May 25.
We spoke with the job fair employer expo organizer from the FCEDA Shayla Rickard about the event in our latest news maker.
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Shayla tells us of all the opportunities available at the event.
She also tells us there is still time to have your organization represented at the job fair employer expo.
Shayla tells us that this is also a great place for job placement assistance as well.
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News Maker Kristin Derflinger of SCCF on mircroloans
Shenandoah Community Capital Fund (SCCF) is offering microloans to new and small businesses and entrepreneurs.
We spoke with SCCF Microloan Program Manager Kristin Derflinger in our latest news maker.
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Kristin tells what the loans are for and how to apply.
She also tells us how the loans are awarded and number uses for the loans.
Kristin also tells us of the other programs and services provided by SCCF.
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News Maker Jody Krupa on LVFD golf tournament
The Linden Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD) has a golf tournament set for May 14.
We spoke with organizer and Linden Volunteer Fire Department Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Jody Krupa in our latest news maker.
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Jody tells us about the tournament and the some of the games and prizes involved.
She also tells us registration is currently open along with sponsorship availability through May 11.
Jody also tells us about the amazing amount of materials a volunteer fire department has to purchase and take care of out of pocket.
The responsibilities of a volunteer fire department are tremendous which is why it is so important to support these fund drives.
To register and find out more about the tournament click here.
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News Maker Dario Savarese on the start of SABF Today 4/22
Today Apr. 22 the Shenandoah Apple Blossom (SABF)Â 2022 officially begins with the Bloomin’ Wine Festival on Old Town Winchester’s Loudoun Street Mall.
We spoke with SABF Marketing Director Dario Savarese in our latest news maker about everything happening this weekend.
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Dario not only tells us about today’s Bloomin’ Wine Festival but other new events scheduled for this weekend.
Dario also tells us of the traffic feature at thebloom.com to help with parking and traffic during the festivities.
Tickets and event information is available here.
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News Makers Martha and Stacie on the Red Bud Festival
The weather looks to improve by this Saturday Apr. 23 just in time for the Browntown Red Bud Festival.
We spoke to Festival Chairperson Martha Buracker and Browntown Board of Directors Secretary Stacie Mikels in our latest news maker.
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The ladies tell us of all the activities planned for the festival which is Sat. Apr. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m..
The event is free to attend with live music and more.
This year there is not only the sale of Red Buds and Crafts but they have added Dogwood seedlings as well.
That along with a car show with awards and of course the Duck Race.
There is still time to get involved with the festival by putting a car in the show or adding a craft to the sale.
Click here to find out more.
The ladies also tell us about the photo contest where someone will win $100 as well.
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SVEC’s Greg Rogers on calling 811
With nicer weather on the way Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) wants to remind us to know before we dig.
As we do every first Fri. of the month we check in with SVEC to see what the cooperative has for the month.
This month we spoke with SVEC President and CEO Greg Rogers about knowing before you dig in our latest news maker.
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Greg reminds us how important it is to call 811 before starting any digging project on your property.
He reminds us that if you should break an underground utility you could face fines.
Greg also reminds us that you should call at least three days before the project begins.
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News Maker Kim Eckley on the Chili Cook off
West Oaks Farm Market is hosting the West Oaks Winter Heat Chili Cook Off tomorrow Feb. 19.
The market opens at 10 with cooks on hand and offering samples from 11 until 4.
We spoke with the organizer and head score keeper for the event Kim Eckley in our latest news maker.
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Kim tells us what to expect at the event.
She also tells us the event is sanctioned by the International Chili Society.
That means the cooks tomorrow could move on to the World Championship Chili Cook Off.
Kim also tells us that the event will benefit Camp Hope a grief support camp for youth in our area.
Find out more at chilicookoff.com/cookoffs.
It is only $5 to enter with music and sampling and awards being offered for cooks based on your votes.
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News Maker Veterinarian Dr. Jen Riley as BRWC breaks records
Blue Ridge Wildlife Center (BRWC) broke admission records receiving well over 3,000 patients in 2021.
We spoke with Veterinarian Dr. Jen Riley of the center about that milestone in our latest News Maker segment.
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Dr. Riley talks about the types of patients as well as the number compared to last year.
Dr. Riley also explains how we can help prevent some of the patients from having to go to BRWC.
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