The Spread the Love Radio Challenge is taking place thru the 14th. We’re raising money for the Fredericksburg SPCA. 100% of your gifts directly support: the animals

The Caroline County Polar Bear Plunge is partly cold water, partly costume judging and partly the one-of-a-kind entertainment from Captain Cold (Bobby Hebert).

The event is organized by the Ladysmith Ruritan Club. It’s held each year at Lake Land’Or.

Sometimes a catfisher is simply a lonely person hiding behind a fake persona. But often it is the first step in a phishing scheme to steal personal information or a romance scam to trick you out of money.

Allie Names, Carrie Withers and Dr. Cate McManus on the Spread the Love Radio Challenge thru the 14th. The goal is 50,000.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Empowerhouse Children’s Resiliency Advocate Jacie Housman and Executive Director Kathy Anderson talk about programs in schools, warning signs and healthy relationships.

Alex Reidell and Ann Kloeckner (phone) talk about housing, evictions and foreclosures.   What should you do?  What legislation is available? Discussion on mobile home parks and Right of Redemption.

B101.5/NewsTalk 1230’s Trapper Young and Ted Schubel among those jumping into the ocean for Area 11 Special Olympics

Don’t rely solely on a high star rating when deciding to download. Keep in mind that shady app developers can generate or purchase fake reviews.

How to avoid gift exchange scams 

The area’s first Free Fridge and pantry is opening soon. Before it opens, organizers are looking for some volunteers. Info: [email protected]

Captain Shauntrice Williams with the Fredericksburg Salvation Army talks about the Family Store moving next month to Eagle Village. Updates on Salvation Army programs going on right now.

Shericka Twyner of the Caroline Family YMCA and Bobby Hebert. Focus on the Polar Bear Plunge in Caroline County on February 12th at Lake Land ‘Or.

500 Thank-You bags delivered on Thursday

Special Olympics Virginia President Rick Jeffrey previews the 30th annual Polar Plunge in Virginia Beach on the 5th. He also talks about the return of the state basketball tournament to Stafford and rebuilding after COVID.

Jason Tickle (and Jeanie Barbaro in the second segment) talk about the 502 Direct Loan, income guidelines, opportunities to volunteer or contribute.   habitatofcaroline.org

The full presentation and other discussions on homeownership can be found on the Habitat of Caroline Facebook page.

Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County’s Jason Tickle frequently does Facebook Live presentations/Q and A on all areas of home ownership.