Director of Operations Kathleen Steininger talks about the effort to train us all in CPR and the use of AED machines–and getting more of the machines into public places.

Giant Food has donated 50,000-dollars to the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank through the Giant Family Foundation. The money will support the Food Bank’s Summer Food Service program.

You can find information about the distributions for the month on the Foodbank Facebook Events Page.

Here’s who is serving on the Goodwill Board

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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 supports the animals! fredspca.org/spreadthelove

Here’s the Foodbank distribution plan this week

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.