Samantha Thomason

Providing education and promoting awareness to improve health care services to our community is the goal of the Fredericksburg Area Sickle Cell Association led by Janice Davies, Lidia McCaskill, and a group of dedicated volunteers. Debby Klein visits Mrs. Davies and Mrs. McCaskill to learn about control of this disease and working toward a cure.

This episode airs in Spotsylvania on Friday, March 19, at 9am and 7pm on Comcast Channel 23, Cox Channel 24, and Verizon FIOS Channel 35

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This interview airs beginning March 10.
The Salem Church Branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library completed an expansion project in early 2009, that creates wonderful new spaces to serve patrons of all ages. Debby Klein visits Branch Manager Barbara Davison to see the finished project, learn how this was accomplished, and find out what to expect in services and programs.

This interview airs beginning Wednesday, March 3.
Eagle Village is moving toward completion at great speed. Debby Klein meets with Jeff Rountree, CEO of the UMW Foundation, to follow the progress of the project and view an Eagle Landing apartment.

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March

Headquarters: 15th Annual Teen Art Show
Salem Church: Milvi Gill

April

Headquarters: Judy Zatsick
Salem Church: Shirley Whelan

May

Headquarters: Joan Limbrick
Salem Church: Dmonro Creative Side

June

Headquarters: Hsi-Mei Yates & Students
Salem Church: Carol I Iglesias

July

Headquarters: Brandon Newton
Salem Church: Ed Russell

August

Headquarters: Uniquely Fredericksburg
Salem Church: Rachel Carroll

September

Headquarters: Uniquely Fredericksburg
Salem Church: Carol Josefiak

October

Headquarters: Penny Hicks
Salem Church: Dennis Carroll

November

Headquarters: Nancie Harris
Salem Church: Robin Barret

December

Headquarters: Winners of the Teen Art Show
Salem Church: Carol Phifer

Paintings by Edward Russell are on display in the Atrium Gallery through February.

The paintings in this exhibit were rendered in watercolor and gouache. Most of the scenes were found near Fredericksburg. Other locations include Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Montana.

Mr. Russell retired from the US Government in 1983 after serving thirty three years as Director-Curator, US Army Engineer Museum, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Find romance (and great bargains) at two library book sales beginning this Friday, February 19. Stop by the Headquarters Atrium for our annual Romance book sale. You'll also find Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Mystery, children's books, DVDs, and more!

Also on Friday, Salem Church branch will hold its monthly lobby book sale. Both sales run through Thursday, February 25. Shop one or both! See more upcoming book sale dates.

An amazing sight greets those who drive along Route 1 in Fredericksburg as Eagle Village comes into view. Debby Klein meets with Jeff Rountree, CEO of the UMW Foundation who heads the project, to learn more about it and what it will mean to the university and the community.
This episode airs tonight at 7pm in Spotsylvania on Comcast Channel 23 and Cox Channel 24.

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Check out our Flickr slideshow to see new pictures of England Run, our newest branch in Stafford county.

It's really taking shape, and it's beautiful!

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